Quick Answer

Ornery Kudu is a common Creature — Antelope from AKH (AKH) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ornery Kudu MTG card

Ornery Kudu

Creature — Antelope

Card Text

When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature you control.

Debate rages among the viziers whether comparing the kudu's horns to the God-Pharaoh's is blasphemy or reverence.

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 3.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ornery Kudu? Basics

Ornery Kudu is a Creature — Antelope card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature you control."

How much mana does Ornery Kudu cost to cast? Basics

Ornery Kudu has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Ornery Kudu's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Ornery Kudu has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Ornery Kudu's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature you control."

What is the current price of Ornery Kudu? Pricing

The current market price for Ornery Kudu is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Ornery Kudu? Pricing

You can purchase Ornery Kudu 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.

Ornery Kudu normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.1

Is Ornery Kudu legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ornery Kudu in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ornery Kudu legal in Modern? Legality

Ornery Kudu is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ornery Kudu legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ornery Kudu 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 Ornery Kudu legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ornery Kudu is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ornery Kudu legal in Legacy? Legality

Ornery Kudu is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ornery Kudu legal in Vintage? Legality

Ornery Kudu 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 Ornery Kudu legal in Pauper? Legality

Ornery Kudu 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 Ornery Kudu from? Details

This printing of Ornery Kudu is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 178.

Ornery Kudu may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ornery Kudu's rarity? Details

Ornery Kudu is a common card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Ornery Kudu? Details

Ornery Kudu was illustrated by Deruchenko 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 Ornery Kudu's power and toughness? Details

Ornery Kudu is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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