Quick Answer

Highland Game is a common Creature — Elk from M19 (M19) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Highland Game MTG card

Highland Game

Creature — Elk

Card Text

When this creature dies, you gain 2 life.

"Bring down a stag and fix its horns upon Arel's head. She hears the wisdom of our ancestors." —Chianul, Who Whispers Twice

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 M19 M19 🎨 John Severin Brassell

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Game? Basics

Highland Game is a Creature — Elk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Highland Game cost to cast? Basics

Highland Game has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Highland Game's mana cost of {1}{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.

Highland Game 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.

Highland Game's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Highland Game? Pricing

The current market price for Highland Game is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Highland Game? Pricing

You can purchase Highland Game 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.

Highland Game normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.2

Is Highland Game legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Highland Game in Standard is not available.

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

Is Highland Game legal in Modern? Legality

Highland Game is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Highland Game legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Highland Game 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 Highland Game legal in Pioneer? Legality

Highland Game is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Highland Game legal in Legacy? Legality

Highland Game is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Highland Game legal in Vintage? Legality

Highland Game 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 Highland Game legal in Pauper? Legality

Highland Game 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 Highland Game from? Details

This printing of Highland Game is from M19 (M19), with collector number 188.

Highland Game may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Highland Game's rarity? Details

Highland Game is a common card in M19.

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

Who illustrated Highland Game? Details

Highland Game was illustrated by John Severin Brassell.

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

What is Highland Game's power and toughness? Details

Highland Game is a 2/1 creature.

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

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