Quick Answer

Hunting Drake is a common Creature — Drake from PLS (PLS) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hunting Drake MTG card

Hunting Drake

Creature — Drake

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, put target red or green creature on top of its owner's library.

Even the fiercest beast will flee when faced with the possibility of becoming dinner.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 5.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Wayne England
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.97
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.04
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunting Drake? Basics

Hunting Drake is a Creature — Drake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, put target red or green creature on top of its owner's library."

How much mana does Hunting Drake cost to cast? Basics

Hunting Drake has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Hunting Drake's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Hunting Drake has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Hunting Drake's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, put target red or green creature on top of its owner's library."

What is the current price of Hunting Drake? Pricing

The current market price for Hunting Drake is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Hunting Drake? Pricing

You can purchase Hunting Drake 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.

Hunting Drake normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.97

Is Hunting Drake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hunting Drake in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hunting Drake legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hunting Drake in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hunting Drake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hunting Drake 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 Hunting Drake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hunting Drake in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hunting Drake legal in Legacy? Legality

Hunting Drake is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hunting Drake legal in Vintage? Legality

Hunting Drake 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 Hunting Drake legal in Pauper? Legality

Hunting Drake 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 Hunting Drake from? Details

This printing of Hunting Drake is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 27.

Hunting Drake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hunting Drake's rarity? Details

Hunting Drake is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Hunting Drake? Details

Hunting Drake was illustrated by Wayne England.

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

What is Hunting Drake's power and toughness? Details

Hunting Drake 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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