Quick Answer

Release the Dogs is a uncommon Sorcery from FDN (FDN) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Release the Dogs MTG card

Release the Dogs

Sorcery

Card Text

Create four 1/1 white Dog creature tokens.

They charge into battle and out for their morning walk with the same exuberance.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Jason Kang

Market Prices

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€0.48
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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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Release the Dogs? Basics

Release the Dogs is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create four 1/1 white Dog creature tokens."

How much mana does Release the Dogs cost to cast? Basics

Release the Dogs has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Release the Dogs's mana cost of {3}{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.

Release the Dogs has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Release the Dogs's current oracle text is: "Create four 1/1 white Dog creature tokens."

What is the current price of Release the Dogs? Pricing

The current market price for Release the Dogs is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Release the Dogs? Pricing

You can purchase Release the Dogs 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.

Is Release the Dogs legal in Standard? Legality

Release the Dogs is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Release the Dogs legal in Modern? Legality

Release the Dogs is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Release the Dogs legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Release the Dogs 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 Release the Dogs legal in Pioneer? Legality

Release the Dogs is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Release the Dogs legal in Legacy? Legality

Release the Dogs is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Release the Dogs legal in Vintage? Legality

Release the Dogs 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 Release the Dogs legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Release the Dogs 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 Release the Dogs from? Details

This printing of Release the Dogs is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 580.

Release the Dogs may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Release the Dogs's rarity? Details

Release the Dogs is a uncommon card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Release the Dogs? Details

Release the Dogs was illustrated by Jason Kang.

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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