Quick Answer

Generous Stray is a common Creature — Cat from ANB (ANB) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Generous Stray MTG card

Generous Stray

Creature — Cat

Card Text

When this creature enters, draw a card.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 ANB ANB 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Generous Stray? Basics

Generous Stray is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, draw a card."

How much mana does Generous Stray cost to cast? Basics

Generous Stray has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Generous Stray's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Generous Stray has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Generous Stray's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, draw a card."

What is the current price of Generous Stray? Pricing

Price data for Generous Stray is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Generous Stray? Pricing

You can purchase Generous Stray from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Generous Stray legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Generous Stray in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Generous Stray legal in Modern? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Generous Stray legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Generous Stray legal in Pioneer? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Generous Stray legal in Legacy? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Generous Stray legal in Vintage? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Generous Stray legal in Pauper? Legality

Generous Stray is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Generous Stray from? Details

This printing of Generous Stray is from ANB (ANB), with collector number 95.

Generous Stray may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Generous Stray's rarity? Details

Generous Stray is a common card in ANB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Generous Stray? Details

Generous Stray was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Generous Stray's power and toughness? Details

Generous Stray is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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