Quick Answer

Tenacious Underdog is a rare Creature — Human Warrior from PSNC (PSNC) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tenacious Underdog MTG card

Tenacious Underdog

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Blitz—{2}{B}{B}, Pay 2 life. (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.) You may cast this card from your graveyard using its blitz ability.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 2.0 PSNC PSNC 🎨 Zara Alfonso
Blitz

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.40
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.37
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€0.65
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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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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenacious Underdog? Basics

Tenacious Underdog is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Blitz—{2}{B}{B}, Pay 2 life. (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.) You may cast this card from your graveyard using its blitz ability."

How much mana does Tenacious Underdog cost to cast? Basics

Tenacious Underdog has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Underdog's mana cost of {1}{B} 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 Underdog has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Underdog's current oracle text is: "Blitz—{2}{B}{B}, Pay 2 life. (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.) You may cast this card from your graveyard using its blitz ability."

What is the current price of Tenacious Underdog? Pricing

The current market price for Tenacious Underdog is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Tenacious Underdog? Pricing

You can purchase Tenacious Underdog 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.

Tenacious Underdog normal: $0.4 | foil: $0.34

Is Tenacious Underdog legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tenacious Underdog legal in Modern? Legality

Tenacious Underdog is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tenacious Underdog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tenacious Underdog 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 Tenacious Underdog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tenacious Underdog is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tenacious Underdog legal in Legacy? Legality

Tenacious Underdog is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tenacious Underdog legal in Vintage? Legality

Tenacious Underdog 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 Tenacious Underdog legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious Underdog 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 Underdog from? Details

This printing of Tenacious Underdog is from PSNC (PSNC), with collector number 97p.

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

What is Tenacious Underdog's rarity? Details

Tenacious Underdog is a rare card in PSNC.

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

Who illustrated Tenacious Underdog? Details

Tenacious Underdog was illustrated by Zara Alfonso.

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 Underdog's power and toughness? Details

Tenacious Underdog is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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