Quick Answer

Raksha Golden Cub is a rare Legendary Creature — Cat Soldier from 5DN (5DN) costing {5}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.93 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Raksha Golden Cub MTG card

Raksha Golden Cub

Legendary Creature — Cat Soldier

Card Text

Vigilance As long as Raksha Golden Cub is equipped, Cat creatures you control get +2/+2 and have double strike.

Some believe that Raksha, youngest of the kha, is the reincarnation of Dakan, the first and mightiest of leonin leaders.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 7.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Pete Venters
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.93
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TCGPlayer
$9.97
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.58
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€5.99
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raksha Golden Cub? Basics

Raksha Golden Cub is a Legendary Creature — Cat Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance As long as Raksha Golden Cub is equipped, Cat creatures you control get +2/+2 and have double strike."

How much mana does Raksha Golden Cub cost to cast? Basics

Raksha Golden Cub has a mana cost of {5}{W}{W}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Raksha Golden Cub's mana cost of {5}{W}{W} 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.

Raksha Golden Cub has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Raksha Golden Cub's current oracle text is: "Vigilance As long as Raksha Golden Cub is equipped, Cat creatures you control get +2/+2 and have double strike."

What is the current price of Raksha Golden Cub? Pricing

The current market price for Raksha Golden Cub is approximately $0.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Raksha Golden Cub? Pricing

You can purchase Raksha Golden Cub 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.

Raksha Golden Cub normal: $0.93 | foil: $9.97

Is Raksha Golden Cub legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Raksha Golden Cub in Standard is not available.

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

Is Raksha Golden Cub legal in Modern? Legality

Raksha Golden Cub is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Raksha Golden Cub legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Raksha Golden Cub 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 Raksha Golden Cub legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Raksha Golden Cub in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Raksha Golden Cub legal in Legacy? Legality

Raksha Golden Cub is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Raksha Golden Cub legal in Vintage? Legality

Raksha Golden Cub 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 Raksha Golden Cub legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Raksha Golden Cub 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 Raksha Golden Cub from? Details

This printing of Raksha Golden Cub is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 12.

Raksha Golden Cub may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Raksha Golden Cub's rarity? Details

Raksha Golden Cub is a rare card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Raksha Golden Cub? Details

Raksha Golden Cub was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Raksha Golden Cub's power and toughness? Details

Raksha Golden Cub is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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