Quick Answer

Pompous Gadabout is a uncommon Creature — Human Citizen from MKM (MKM) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Pompous Gadabout MTG card

Pompous Gadabout

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

During your turn, this creature has hexproof. This creature can't be blocked by creatures that don't have a name.

"Stand aside, nobodies."

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Scott Murphy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.03
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pompous Gadabout? Basics

Pompous Gadabout is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "During your turn, this creature has hexproof. This creature can't be blocked by creatures that don't have a name."

How much mana does Pompous Gadabout cost to cast? Basics

Pompous Gadabout 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.

Pompous Gadabout'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.

Pompous Gadabout 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.

Pompous Gadabout's current oracle text is: "During your turn, this creature has hexproof. This creature can't be blocked by creatures that don't have a name."

What is the current price of Pompous Gadabout? Pricing

The current market price for Pompous Gadabout is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Pompous Gadabout? Pricing

You can purchase Pompous Gadabout 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.

Pompous Gadabout normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.03

Is Pompous Gadabout legal in Standard? Legality

Pompous Gadabout is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Pompous Gadabout legal in Modern? Legality

Pompous Gadabout is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pompous Gadabout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pompous Gadabout 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 Pompous Gadabout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pompous Gadabout is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pompous Gadabout legal in Legacy? Legality

Pompous Gadabout is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pompous Gadabout legal in Vintage? Legality

Pompous Gadabout 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 Pompous Gadabout legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pompous Gadabout 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 Pompous Gadabout from? Details

This printing of Pompous Gadabout is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 171.

Pompous Gadabout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pompous Gadabout's rarity? Details

Pompous Gadabout is a uncommon card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Pompous Gadabout? Details

Pompous Gadabout was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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

What is Pompous Gadabout's power and toughness? Details

Pompous Gadabout is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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