Quick Answer

Predatory Advantage is a rare Enchantment from ARB (ARB) costing {3}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Predatory Advantage MTG card

Predatory Advantage

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each opponent's end step, if that player didn't cast a creature spell this turn, create a 2/2 green Lizard creature token.

Those who forget their past are doomed to be eaten by it.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Raymond Swanland

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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TCGPlayer
$1.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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€0.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Predatory Advantage? Basics

Predatory Advantage is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's end step, if that player didn't cast a creature spell this turn, create a 2/2 green Lizard creature token."

How much mana does Predatory Advantage cost to cast? Basics

Predatory Advantage has a mana cost of {3}{R}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Predatory Advantage's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Predatory Advantage has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Predatory Advantage's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each opponent's end step, if that player didn't cast a creature spell this turn, create a 2/2 green Lizard creature token."

What is the current price of Predatory Advantage? Pricing

The current market price for Predatory Advantage is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Predatory Advantage? Pricing

You can purchase Predatory Advantage 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.

Predatory Advantage normal: $0.32 | foil: $1.05

Is Predatory Advantage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Advantage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Predatory Advantage legal in Modern? Legality

Predatory Advantage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Predatory Advantage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Predatory Advantage 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 Predatory Advantage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Advantage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Predatory Advantage legal in Legacy? Legality

Predatory Advantage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Predatory Advantage legal in Vintage? Legality

Predatory Advantage 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 Predatory Advantage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Advantage 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 Predatory Advantage from? Details

This printing of Predatory Advantage is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 58.

Predatory Advantage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Predatory Advantage's rarity? Details

Predatory Advantage is a rare card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Predatory Advantage? Details

Predatory Advantage was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

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