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Jiang Yanggu is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Yanggu from GS1 (GS1) costing {4}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Jiang Yanggu MTG card

Jiang Yanggu

Legendary Planeswalker — Yanggu

Card Text

[+1]: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [−1]: If you don't control a creature named Mowu, create Mowu, a legendary 3/3 green Dog creature token. [−5]: Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +X/+X, where X is the number of lands you control.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 5.0 GS1 GS1 🎨 Tingting Yeh

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jiang Yanggu? Basics

Jiang Yanggu is a Legendary Planeswalker — Yanggu card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [−1]: If you don't control a creature named Mowu, create Mowu, a legendary 3/3 green Dog creature token. [−5]: Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +X/+X, where X is the number of lands you control."

How much mana does Jiang Yanggu cost to cast? Basics

Jiang Yanggu has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Jiang Yanggu's mana cost of {4}{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.

Jiang Yanggu 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.

Jiang Yanggu's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [−1]: If you don't control a creature named Mowu, create Mowu, a legendary 3/3 green Dog creature token. [−5]: Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +X/+X, where X is the number of lands you control."

What is the current price of Jiang Yanggu? Pricing

Price data for Jiang Yanggu is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Jiang Yanggu? Pricing

You can purchase Jiang Yanggu 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 Jiang Yanggu legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jiang Yanggu in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jiang Yanggu legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Jiang Yanggu in Modern is not available.

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

Is Jiang Yanggu legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jiang Yanggu 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 Jiang Yanggu legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jiang Yanggu in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jiang Yanggu legal in Legacy? Legality

Jiang Yanggu is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jiang Yanggu legal in Vintage? Legality

Jiang Yanggu 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 Jiang Yanggu legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jiang Yanggu 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 Jiang Yanggu from? Details

This printing of Jiang Yanggu is from GS1 (GS1), with collector number 22.

Jiang Yanggu may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jiang Yanggu's rarity? Details

Jiang Yanggu is a mythic card in GS1.

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

Who illustrated Jiang Yanggu? Details

Jiang Yanggu was illustrated by Tingting Yeh.

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

What is Jiang Yanggu's starting loyalty? Details

Jiang Yanggu enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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