Quick Answer

Komainu Battle Armor is a rare Artifact Creature — Equipment Dog from NEC (NEC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $3.69 USD. Legal in Commander.

Komainu Battle Armor MTG card

Komainu Battle Armor

Artifact Creature — Equipment Dog

Card Text

Menace Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has menace. Whenever this creature or equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, goad each creature that player controls. Reconfigure {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Néstor Ossandón Leal
Goad Menace Reconfigure

Market Prices

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$3.69
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$4.99
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€2.97
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€2.01
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Komainu Battle Armor? Basics

Komainu Battle Armor is a Artifact Creature — Equipment Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has menace. Whenever this creature or equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, goad each creature that player controls. Reconfigure {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

How much mana does Komainu Battle Armor cost to cast? Basics

Komainu Battle Armor has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Komainu Battle Armor's mana cost of {2}{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.

Komainu Battle Armor has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Komainu Battle Armor's current oracle text is: "Menace Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has menace. Whenever this creature or equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, goad each creature that player controls. Reconfigure {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

What is the current price of Komainu Battle Armor? Pricing

The current market price for Komainu Battle Armor is approximately $3.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Komainu Battle Armor? Pricing

You can purchase Komainu Battle Armor 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 Komainu Battle Armor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Komainu Battle Armor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Komainu Battle Armor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Komainu Battle Armor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Komainu Battle Armor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Komainu Battle Armor 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 Komainu Battle Armor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Komainu Battle Armor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Komainu Battle Armor legal in Legacy? Legality

Komainu Battle Armor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Komainu Battle Armor legal in Vintage? Legality

Komainu Battle Armor 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 Komainu Battle Armor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Komainu Battle Armor 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 Komainu Battle Armor from? Details

This printing of Komainu Battle Armor is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 21.

Komainu Battle Armor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Komainu Battle Armor's rarity? Details

Komainu Battle Armor is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Komainu Battle Armor? Details

Komainu Battle Armor was illustrated by Néstor Ossandón Leal.

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

What is Komainu Battle Armor's power and toughness? Details

Komainu Battle Armor 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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