Quick Answer

Taunting Elf is a common Creature — Elf from GN3 (GN3) costing {G}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Taunting Elf MTG card

Taunting Elf

Creature — Elf

Card Text

All creatures able to block this creature do so.

The safety of the village depends on the beast thinking with its stomach.

Card Stats

0/1 common CMC: 1.0 GN3 GN3 🎨 Rebecca Guay

Market Prices

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$0.25
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$1.99
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€0.30
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taunting Elf? Basics

Taunting Elf is a Creature — Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All creatures able to block this creature do so."

How much mana does Taunting Elf cost to cast? Basics

Taunting Elf has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Taunting Elf's mana cost of {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.

Taunting Elf has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Taunting Elf's current oracle text is: "All creatures able to block this creature do so."

What is the current price of Taunting Elf? Pricing

The current market price for Taunting Elf is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Taunting Elf? Pricing

You can purchase Taunting Elf 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 Taunting Elf legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Taunting Elf in Standard is not available.

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

Is Taunting Elf legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Taunting Elf in Modern is not available.

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

Is Taunting Elf legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Taunting Elf 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 Taunting Elf legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Taunting Elf in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Taunting Elf legal in Legacy? Legality

Taunting Elf is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Taunting Elf legal in Vintage? Legality

Taunting Elf 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 Taunting Elf legal in Pauper? Legality

Taunting Elf 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 Taunting Elf from? Details

This printing of Taunting Elf is from GN3 (GN3), with collector number 108.

Taunting Elf may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Taunting Elf's rarity? Details

Taunting Elf is a common card in GN3.

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

Who illustrated Taunting Elf? Details

Taunting Elf was illustrated by Rebecca Guay.

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

What is Taunting Elf's power and toughness? Details

Taunting Elf is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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