Quick Answer

Hellfire Mongrel is a uncommon Creature — Elemental Dog from DDH (DDH) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hellfire Mongrel MTG card

Hellfire Mongrel

Creature — Elemental Dog

Card Text

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 2 damage to that player.

There is no fondness between the hound and its master. There is only a common appreciation of the hunt.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDH DDH 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hellfire Mongrel? Basics

Hellfire Mongrel is a Creature — Elemental Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 2 damage to that player."

How much mana does Hellfire Mongrel cost to cast? Basics

Hellfire Mongrel 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.

Hellfire Mongrel'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.

Hellfire Mongrel 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.

Hellfire Mongrel's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 2 damage to that player."

What is the current price of Hellfire Mongrel? Pricing

The current market price for Hellfire Mongrel is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Hellfire Mongrel? Pricing

You can purchase Hellfire Mongrel 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 Hellfire Mongrel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire Mongrel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hellfire Mongrel legal in Modern? Legality

Hellfire Mongrel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hellfire Mongrel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hellfire Mongrel 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 Hellfire Mongrel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire Mongrel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hellfire Mongrel legal in Legacy? Legality

Hellfire Mongrel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hellfire Mongrel legal in Vintage? Legality

Hellfire Mongrel 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 Hellfire Mongrel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire Mongrel 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 Hellfire Mongrel from? Details

This printing of Hellfire Mongrel is from DDH (DDH), with collector number 48.

Hellfire Mongrel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hellfire Mongrel's rarity? Details

Hellfire Mongrel is a uncommon card in DDH.

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

Who illustrated Hellfire Mongrel? Details

Hellfire Mongrel was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Hellfire Mongrel's power and toughness? Details

Hellfire Mongrel is a 2/2 creature.

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

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