Quick Answer

Pouncing Kavu is a common Creature — Kavu from INV (INV) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Pouncing Kavu MTG card

Pouncing Kavu

Creature — Kavu

Card Text

Kicker {2}{R} (You may pay an additional {2}{R} as you cast this spell.) First strike If this creature was kicked, it enters with two +1/+1 counters on it and with haste.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 Adam Rex
First strike Kicker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.69
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€1.39
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pouncing Kavu? Basics

Pouncing Kavu is a Creature — Kavu card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {2}{R} (You may pay an additional {2}{R} as you cast this spell.) First strike If this creature was kicked, it enters with two +1/+1 counters on it and with haste."

How much mana does Pouncing Kavu cost to cast? Basics

Pouncing Kavu has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Pouncing Kavu's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Pouncing Kavu 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.

Pouncing Kavu's current oracle text is: "Kicker {2}{R} (You may pay an additional {2}{R} as you cast this spell.) First strike If this creature was kicked, it enters with two +1/+1 counters on it and with haste."

What is the current price of Pouncing Kavu? Pricing

The current market price for Pouncing Kavu is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Pouncing Kavu? Pricing

You can purchase Pouncing Kavu 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.

Pouncing Kavu normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.69

Is Pouncing Kavu legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pouncing Kavu in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pouncing Kavu legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pouncing Kavu in Modern is not available.

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

Is Pouncing Kavu legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pouncing Kavu 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 Pouncing Kavu legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pouncing Kavu in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pouncing Kavu legal in Legacy? Legality

Pouncing Kavu is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pouncing Kavu legal in Vintage? Legality

Pouncing Kavu 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 Pouncing Kavu legal in Pauper? Legality

Pouncing Kavu 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 Pouncing Kavu from? Details

This printing of Pouncing Kavu is from INV (INV), with collector number 158.

Pouncing Kavu may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pouncing Kavu's rarity? Details

Pouncing Kavu is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Pouncing Kavu? Details

Pouncing Kavu was illustrated by Adam Rex.

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

What is Pouncing Kavu's power and toughness? Details

Pouncing Kavu is a 1/1 creature.

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

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