Quick Answer

Pothole Mole is a common Creature — Mole from DFT (DFT) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Pothole Mole MTG card

Pothole Mole

Creature — Mole

Card Text

When this creature enters, mill three cards, then you may return a land card from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)

"Someone please call pest control. Again." —Termin, track designer

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Daren Bader
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pothole Mole? Basics

Pothole Mole is a Creature — Mole card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, mill three cards, then you may return a land card from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Pothole Mole cost to cast? Basics

Pothole Mole 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.

Pothole Mole'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.

Pothole Mole 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.

Pothole Mole's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, mill three cards, then you may return a land card from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Pothole Mole? Pricing

The current market price for Pothole Mole is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Pothole Mole? Pricing

You can purchase Pothole Mole 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.

Pothole Mole normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.07

Is Pothole Mole legal in Standard? Legality

Pothole Mole is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Pothole Mole legal in Modern? Legality

Pothole Mole is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pothole Mole legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pothole Mole 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 Pothole Mole legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pothole Mole is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pothole Mole legal in Legacy? Legality

Pothole Mole is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pothole Mole legal in Vintage? Legality

Pothole Mole 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 Pothole Mole legal in Pauper? Legality

Pothole Mole 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 Pothole Mole from? Details

This printing of Pothole Mole is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 176.

Pothole Mole may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pothole Mole's rarity? Details

Pothole Mole is a common card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Pothole Mole? Details

Pothole Mole was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Pothole Mole's power and toughness? Details

Pothole Mole is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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