Quick Answer

Pugnacious Pugilist is a uncommon Creature — Ogre Warrior from SNC (SNC) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pugnacious Pugilist MTG card

Pugnacious Pugilist

Creature — Ogre Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this token dies, it deals 1 damage to any target." Blitz {3}{R} (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Justine Cruz
Blitz

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pugnacious Pugilist? Basics

Pugnacious Pugilist is a Creature — Ogre Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this token dies, it deals 1 damage to any target." Blitz {3}{R} (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)"

How much mana does Pugnacious Pugilist cost to cast? Basics

Pugnacious Pugilist has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Pugnacious Pugilist's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Pugnacious Pugilist 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.

Pugnacious Pugilist's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this token dies, it deals 1 damage to any target." Blitz {3}{R} (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)"

What is the current price of Pugnacious Pugilist? Pricing

The current market price for Pugnacious Pugilist is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Pugnacious Pugilist? Pricing

You can purchase Pugnacious Pugilist 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.

Pugnacious Pugilist normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.15

Is Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pugnacious Pugilist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Modern? Legality

Pugnacious Pugilist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pugnacious Pugilist 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 Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pugnacious Pugilist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Legacy? Legality

Pugnacious Pugilist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Vintage? Legality

Pugnacious Pugilist 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 Pugnacious Pugilist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pugnacious Pugilist 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 Pugnacious Pugilist from? Details

This printing of Pugnacious Pugilist is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 117.

Pugnacious Pugilist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pugnacious Pugilist's rarity? Details

Pugnacious Pugilist is a uncommon card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Pugnacious Pugilist? Details

Pugnacious Pugilist was illustrated by Justine Cruz.

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

What is Pugnacious Pugilist's power and toughness? Details

Pugnacious Pugilist is a 4/4 creature.

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

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