Quick Answer

Menacing Ogre is a rare Creature — Ogre from HOP (HOP) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Menacing Ogre MTG card

Menacing Ogre

Creature — Ogre

Card Text

Trample, haste When this creature enters, each player secretly chooses a number. Then those numbers are revealed. Each player with the highest number loses that much life. If you are one of those players, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 HOP HOP 🎨 Ron Spencer
Haste Trample

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.49
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€0.19
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menacing Ogre? Basics

Menacing Ogre is a Creature — Ogre card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, haste When this creature enters, each player secretly chooses a number. Then those numbers are revealed. Each player with the highest number loses that much life. If you are one of those players, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature."

How much mana does Menacing Ogre cost to cast? Basics

Menacing Ogre has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Menacing Ogre's mana cost of {3}{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.

Menacing Ogre has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Menacing Ogre's current oracle text is: "Trample, haste When this creature enters, each player secretly chooses a number. Then those numbers are revealed. Each player with the highest number loses that much life. If you are one of those players, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature."

What is the current price of Menacing Ogre? Pricing

The current market price for Menacing Ogre is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Menacing Ogre? Pricing

You can purchase Menacing Ogre 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 Menacing Ogre legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Menacing Ogre in Standard is not available.

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

Is Menacing Ogre legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Menacing Ogre in Modern is not available.

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

Is Menacing Ogre legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Menacing Ogre 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 Menacing Ogre legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Menacing Ogre in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Menacing Ogre legal in Legacy? Legality

Menacing Ogre is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Menacing Ogre legal in Vintage? Legality

Menacing Ogre 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 Menacing Ogre legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Menacing Ogre 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 Menacing Ogre from? Details

This printing of Menacing Ogre is from HOP (HOP), with collector number 59.

Menacing Ogre may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Menacing Ogre's rarity? Details

Menacing Ogre is a rare card in HOP.

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

Who illustrated Menacing Ogre? Details

Menacing Ogre was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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

What is Menacing Ogre's power and toughness? Details

Menacing Ogre is a 3/3 creature.

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

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