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Gornog, the Red Reaper is a rare Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior from J25 (J25) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $5.79 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gornog, the Red Reaper MTG card

Gornog, the Red Reaper

Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior

Card Text

Haste Cowards can't block Warriors. Whenever one or more Warriors you control attack a player, target creature that player controls becomes a Coward. Attacking Warriors you control get +X/+0, where X is the number of Cowards your opponents control.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Ishikawa Kenta
Haste

Market Prices

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$5.79
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$6.99
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€3.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gornog, the Red Reaper? Basics

Gornog, the Red Reaper is a Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Cowards can't block Warriors. Whenever one or more Warriors you control attack a player, target creature that player controls becomes a Coward. Attacking Warriors you control get +X/+0, where X is the number of Cowards your opponents control."

How much mana does Gornog, the Red Reaper cost to cast? Basics

Gornog, the Red Reaper has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Gornog, the Red Reaper's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Gornog, the Red Reaper 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.

Gornog, the Red Reaper's current oracle text is: "Haste Cowards can't block Warriors. Whenever one or more Warriors you control attack a player, target creature that player controls becomes a Coward. Attacking Warriors you control get +X/+0, where X is the number of Cowards your opponents control."

What is the current price of Gornog, the Red Reaper? Pricing

The current market price for Gornog, the Red Reaper is approximately $5.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Gornog, the Red Reaper? Pricing

You can purchase Gornog, the Red Reaper 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 Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gornog, the Red Reaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gornog, the Red Reaper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gornog, the Red Reaper 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 Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gornog, the Red Reaper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Legacy? Legality

Gornog, the Red Reaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Vintage? Legality

Gornog, the Red Reaper 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 Gornog, the Red Reaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gornog, the Red Reaper 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 Gornog, the Red Reaper from? Details

This printing of Gornog, the Red Reaper is from J25 (J25), with collector number 49.

Gornog, the Red Reaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gornog, the Red Reaper's rarity? Details

Gornog, the Red Reaper is a rare card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Gornog, the Red Reaper? Details

Gornog, the Red Reaper was illustrated by Ishikawa Kenta.

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

What is Gornog, the Red Reaper's power and toughness? Details

Gornog, the Red Reaper is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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