Quick Answer

Koth of the Hammer is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Koth from DDI (DDI) costing {2}{R}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Koth of the Hammer MTG card

Koth of the Hammer

Legendary Planeswalker — Koth

Card Text

[+1]: Untap target Mountain. It becomes a 4/4 red Elemental creature until end of turn. It's still a land. [−2]: Add {R} for each Mountain you control. [−5]: You get an emblem with "Mountains you control have '{T}: This land deals 1 damage to any target.'"

Card Stats

Loyalty: 3 mythic CMC: 4.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Eric Deschamps

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koth of the Hammer? Basics

Koth of the Hammer is a Legendary Planeswalker — Koth card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Untap target Mountain. It becomes a 4/4 red Elemental creature until end of turn. It's still a land. [−2]: Add {R} for each Mountain you control. [−5]: You get an emblem with "Mountains you control have '{T}: This land deals 1 damage to any target.'""

How much mana does Koth of the Hammer cost to cast? Basics

Koth of the Hammer has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Koth of the Hammer's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Koth of the Hammer 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.

Koth of the Hammer's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Untap target Mountain. It becomes a 4/4 red Elemental creature until end of turn. It's still a land. [−2]: Add {R} for each Mountain you control. [−5]: You get an emblem with "Mountains you control have '{T}: This land deals 1 damage to any target.'""

What is the current price of Koth of the Hammer? Pricing

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Where can I buy Koth of the Hammer? Pricing

You can purchase Koth of the Hammer 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 Koth of the Hammer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Koth of the Hammer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Koth of the Hammer legal in Modern? Legality

Koth of the Hammer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Koth of the Hammer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Koth of the Hammer 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 Koth of the Hammer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Koth of the Hammer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Koth of the Hammer legal in Legacy? Legality

Koth of the Hammer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Koth of the Hammer legal in Vintage? Legality

Koth of the Hammer 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 Koth of the Hammer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Koth of the Hammer 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 Koth of the Hammer from? Details

This printing of Koth of the Hammer is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 44.

Koth of the Hammer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Koth of the Hammer's rarity? Details

Koth of the Hammer is a mythic card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Koth of the Hammer? Details

Koth of the Hammer was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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

What is Koth of the Hammer's starting loyalty? Details

Koth of the Hammer enters the battlefield with 3 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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