Quick Answer

Phantom Tiger is a common Creature — Cat Spirit from IMA (IMA) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Phantom Tiger MTG card

Phantom Tiger

Creature — Cat Spirit

Card Text

This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.

Card Stats

1/0 common CMC: 3.0 IMA IMA 🎨 Seb McKinnon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phantom Tiger? Basics

Phantom Tiger is a Creature — Cat Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature."

How much mana does Phantom Tiger cost to cast? Basics

Phantom Tiger 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.

Phantom Tiger'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.

Phantom Tiger 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.

Phantom Tiger's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature."

What is the current price of Phantom Tiger? Pricing

The current market price for Phantom Tiger is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

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

Where can I buy Phantom Tiger? Pricing

You can purchase Phantom Tiger 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.

Phantom Tiger normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.32

Is Phantom Tiger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Tiger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phantom Tiger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Tiger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Phantom Tiger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phantom Tiger 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 Phantom Tiger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Tiger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phantom Tiger legal in Legacy? Legality

Phantom Tiger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phantom Tiger legal in Vintage? Legality

Phantom Tiger 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 Phantom Tiger legal in Pauper? Legality

Phantom Tiger 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 Phantom Tiger from? Details

This printing of Phantom Tiger is from IMA (IMA), with collector number 181.

Phantom Tiger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phantom Tiger's rarity? Details

Phantom Tiger is a common card in IMA.

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

Who illustrated Phantom Tiger? Details

Phantom Tiger was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

What is Phantom Tiger's power and toughness? Details

Phantom Tiger is a 1/0 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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