Quick Answer

Jackal Pup is a common Creature — Jackal from A25 (A25) costing {R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Jackal Pup MTG card

Jackal Pup

Creature — Jackal

Card Text

Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you.

The first morning after acquiring her familiar, the wizard awoke with fleabites and mange.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 1.0 A25 A25 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackal Pup? Basics

Jackal Pup is a Creature — Jackal card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you."

How much mana does Jackal Pup cost to cast? Basics

Jackal Pup has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Jackal Pup's mana cost of {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.

Jackal Pup has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Jackal Pup's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you."

What is the current price of Jackal Pup? Pricing

The current market price for Jackal Pup is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Jackal Pup? Pricing

You can purchase Jackal Pup 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.

Jackal Pup normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.32

Is Jackal Pup legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jackal Pup in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jackal Pup legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Jackal Pup in Modern is not available.

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

Is Jackal Pup legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jackal Pup 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 Jackal Pup legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jackal Pup in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jackal Pup legal in Legacy? Legality

Jackal Pup is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jackal Pup legal in Vintage? Legality

Jackal Pup 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 Jackal Pup legal in Pauper? Legality

Jackal Pup 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 Jackal Pup from? Details

This printing of Jackal Pup is from A25 (A25), with collector number 139.

Jackal Pup may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jackal Pup's rarity? Details

Jackal Pup is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Jackal Pup? Details

Jackal Pup was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Jackal Pup's power and toughness? Details

Jackal Pup 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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