Quick Answer

Lesser Gargadon is a uncommon Creature — Beast from 8ED (8ED) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lesser Gargadon MTG card

Lesser Gargadon

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, sacrifice a land.

"In some cultures, elephants are ridden by those in power. I don't think a mere elephant would even be noticed in Keld." —Onean sergeant

Card Stats

6/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Rob Alexander

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.70
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker 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 Lesser Gargadon? Basics

Lesser Gargadon is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, sacrifice a land."

How much mana does Lesser Gargadon cost to cast? Basics

Lesser Gargadon 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.

Lesser Gargadon'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.

Lesser Gargadon 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.

Lesser Gargadon's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, sacrifice a land."

What is the current price of Lesser Gargadon? Pricing

The current market price for Lesser Gargadon is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Lesser Gargadon? Pricing

You can purchase Lesser Gargadon 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.

Lesser Gargadon normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.7

Is Lesser Gargadon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lesser Gargadon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lesser Gargadon legal in Modern? Legality

Lesser Gargadon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lesser Gargadon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lesser Gargadon 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 Lesser Gargadon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lesser Gargadon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lesser Gargadon legal in Legacy? Legality

Lesser Gargadon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lesser Gargadon legal in Vintage? Legality

Lesser Gargadon 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 Lesser Gargadon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lesser Gargadon 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 Lesser Gargadon from? Details

This printing of Lesser Gargadon is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 199.

Lesser Gargadon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lesser Gargadon's rarity? Details

Lesser Gargadon is a uncommon card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Lesser Gargadon? Details

Lesser Gargadon was illustrated by Rob Alexander.

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

What is Lesser Gargadon's power and toughness? Details

Lesser Gargadon is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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