Quick Answer

Lesser Masticore is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Masticore from MH1 (MH1) costing {2}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lesser Masticore MTG card

Lesser Masticore

Artifact Creature — Masticore

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. {4}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Wisnu Tan
Persist

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$6.22
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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€2.36
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesser Masticore? Basics

Lesser Masticore is a Artifact Creature — Masticore card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. {4}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Lesser Masticore cost to cast? Basics

Lesser Masticore has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Masticore's mana cost of {2} 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 Masticore has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Masticore's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. {4}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Lesser Masticore? Pricing

The current market price for Lesser Masticore is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Lesser Masticore? Pricing

You can purchase Lesser Masticore 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 Masticore normal: $0.26 | foil: $6.22

Is Lesser Masticore legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lesser Masticore legal in Modern? Legality

Lesser Masticore is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lesser Masticore legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lesser Masticore 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 Masticore legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lesser Masticore legal in Legacy? Legality

Lesser Masticore is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lesser Masticore legal in Vintage? Legality

Lesser Masticore 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 Masticore legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lesser Masticore 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 Masticore from? Details

This printing of Lesser Masticore is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 225.

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

What is Lesser Masticore's rarity? Details

Lesser Masticore is a uncommon card in MH1.

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

Who illustrated Lesser Masticore? Details

Lesser Masticore was illustrated by Wisnu Tan.

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 Masticore's power and toughness? Details

Lesser Masticore 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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