Quick Answer

King Cheetah is a uncommon Creature — Cat from 9ED (9ED) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

King Cheetah MTG card

King Cheetah

Creature — Cat

Card Text

Flash

If you find yourself and a friend being chased by a king cheetah, you have but one chance: Trip your friend. —Suq'Ata wisdom

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 9ED 9ED 🎨 Terese Nielsen
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$4.86
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€1.75
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Cheetah? Basics

King Cheetah is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash"

How much mana does King Cheetah cost to cast? Basics

King Cheetah has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

King Cheetah's mana cost of {3}{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.

King Cheetah has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

King Cheetah's current oracle text is: "Flash"

What is the current price of King Cheetah? Pricing

The current market price for King Cheetah is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.86 USD.

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

Where can I buy King Cheetah? Pricing

You can purchase King Cheetah 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.

King Cheetah normal: $0.16 | foil: $4.86

Is King Cheetah legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for King Cheetah in Standard is not available.

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

Is King Cheetah legal in Modern? Legality

King Cheetah is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is King Cheetah legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

King Cheetah 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 King Cheetah legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for King Cheetah in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is King Cheetah legal in Legacy? Legality

King Cheetah is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is King Cheetah legal in Vintage? Legality

King Cheetah 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 King Cheetah legal in Pauper? Legality

King Cheetah 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 King Cheetah from? Details

This printing of King Cheetah is from 9ED (9ED), with collector number 250.

King Cheetah may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is King Cheetah's rarity? Details

King Cheetah is a uncommon card in 9ED.

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

Who illustrated King Cheetah? Details

King Cheetah was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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

What is King Cheetah's power and toughness? Details

King Cheetah is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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