Quick Answer

Ghost Hounds is a uncommon Creature — Dog Spirit from HML (HML) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ghost Hounds MTG card

Ghost Hounds

Creature — Dog Spirit

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a white creature, this creature gains first strike until end of turn.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 HML HML 🎨 Jeff A. Menges
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.35
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost Hounds? Basics

Ghost Hounds is a Creature — Dog Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a white creature, this creature gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Ghost Hounds cost to cast? Basics

Ghost Hounds has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Ghost Hounds's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Ghost Hounds has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Ghost Hounds's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a white creature, this creature gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Ghost Hounds? Pricing

The current market price for Ghost Hounds is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghost Hounds? Pricing

You can purchase Ghost Hounds 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 Ghost Hounds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost Hounds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghost Hounds legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost Hounds in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ghost Hounds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghost Hounds 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 Ghost Hounds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost Hounds in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghost Hounds legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghost Hounds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghost Hounds legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghost Hounds 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 Ghost Hounds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost Hounds in Pauper is not available.

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 Ghost Hounds from? Details

This printing of Ghost Hounds is from HML (HML), with collector number 49.

Ghost Hounds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghost Hounds's rarity? Details

Ghost Hounds is a uncommon card in HML.

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

Who illustrated Ghost Hounds? Details

Ghost Hounds was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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

What is Ghost Hounds's power and toughness? Details

Ghost Hounds is a 1/1 creature.

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

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