Quick Answer

Tenacious Pup is a uncommon Creature — Wolf from MB2 (MB2) costing {G}.

Tenacious Pup MTG card

Tenacious Pup

Creature — Wolf

Card Text

When Tenacious Pup enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life. You get a one-time boon with "When you cast a creature spell, that creature enters the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter, trample counter, and vigilance counter on it."

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 1.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Brian Valeza

Market Prices

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$34.77
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$34.99
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€26.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenacious Pup? Basics

Tenacious Pup is a Creature — Wolf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Tenacious Pup enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life. You get a one-time boon with "When you cast a creature spell, that creature enters the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter, trample counter, and vigilance counter on it.""

How much mana does Tenacious Pup cost to cast? Basics

Tenacious Pup 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.

Tenacious Pup'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.

Tenacious Pup 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.

Tenacious Pup's current oracle text is: "When Tenacious Pup enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life. You get a one-time boon with "When you cast a creature spell, that creature enters the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter, trample counter, and vigilance counter on it.""

What is the current price of Tenacious Pup? Pricing

Price data for Tenacious Pup is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Tenacious Pup? Pricing

You can purchase Tenacious Pup 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 Tenacious Pup legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tenacious Pup legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tenacious Pup legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Tenacious Pup legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tenacious Pup legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Tenacious Pup legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup in Vintage is not available.

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 Tenacious Pup legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Pup 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 Tenacious Pup from? Details

This printing of Tenacious Pup is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 262.

Tenacious Pup may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tenacious Pup's rarity? Details

Tenacious Pup is a uncommon card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Tenacious Pup? Details

Tenacious Pup was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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

What is Tenacious Pup's power and toughness? Details

Tenacious Pup is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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