Quick Answer

Order of the Golden Cricket is a common Creature — Kithkin Knight from J22 (J22) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Order of the Golden Cricket MTG card

Order of the Golden Cricket

Creature — Kithkin Knight

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {W}. If you do, it gains flying until end of turn.

"Should you take it in mind to ride a springjack, remember: there are easier ways to fly, and harder ways to break your skull." —Lann of Cloverdell

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Mark Zug

Market Prices

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$0.11
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Order of the Golden Cricket? Basics

Order of the Golden Cricket is a Creature — Kithkin Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {W}. If you do, it gains flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Order of the Golden Cricket cost to cast? Basics

Order of the Golden Cricket has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Order of the Golden Cricket's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Order of the Golden Cricket 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.

Order of the Golden Cricket's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {W}. If you do, it gains flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Order of the Golden Cricket? Pricing

The current market price for Order of the Golden Cricket is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Order of the Golden Cricket? Pricing

You can purchase Order of the Golden Cricket 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 Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Order of the Golden Cricket in Standard is not available.

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

Is Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Modern? Legality

Order of the Golden Cricket is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Order of the Golden Cricket 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 Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Order of the Golden Cricket in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Legacy? Legality

Order of the Golden Cricket is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Vintage? Legality

Order of the Golden Cricket 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 Order of the Golden Cricket legal in Pauper? Legality

Order of the Golden Cricket is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Order of the Golden Cricket from? Details

This printing of Order of the Golden Cricket is from J22 (J22), with collector number 223.

Order of the Golden Cricket may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Order of the Golden Cricket's rarity? Details

Order of the Golden Cricket is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Order of the Golden Cricket? Details

Order of the Golden Cricket was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Order of the Golden Cricket's power and toughness? Details

Order of the Golden Cricket 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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