Quick Answer

Thunderwolf Cavalry is a uncommon Creature — Astartes Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thunderwolf Cavalry MTG card

Thunderwolf Cavalry

Creature — Astartes Warrior

Card Text

First strike Crushing Teeth — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.

The practice of tracking and training Thunderwolves is a sort of initiation ritual into the upper echelons of the Wolf Guard.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 40K 40K 🎨 Oleg Shekhovtsov
Crushing Teeth First strike

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunderwolf Cavalry? Basics

Thunderwolf Cavalry is a Creature — Astartes Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike Crushing Teeth — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control."

How much mana does Thunderwolf Cavalry cost to cast? Basics

Thunderwolf Cavalry has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Thunderwolf Cavalry's mana cost of {4}{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.

Thunderwolf Cavalry has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Thunderwolf Cavalry's current oracle text is: "First strike Crushing Teeth — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control."

What is the current price of Thunderwolf Cavalry? Pricing

The current market price for Thunderwolf Cavalry is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Thunderwolf Cavalry? Pricing

You can purchase Thunderwolf Cavalry 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 Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderwolf Cavalry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderwolf Cavalry in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thunderwolf Cavalry 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 Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderwolf Cavalry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Legacy? Legality

Thunderwolf Cavalry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Vintage? Legality

Thunderwolf Cavalry 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 Thunderwolf Cavalry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderwolf Cavalry 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 Thunderwolf Cavalry from? Details

This printing of Thunderwolf Cavalry is from 40K (40K), with collector number 16.

Thunderwolf Cavalry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thunderwolf Cavalry's rarity? Details

Thunderwolf Cavalry is a uncommon card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Thunderwolf Cavalry? Details

Thunderwolf Cavalry was illustrated by Oleg Shekhovtsov.

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

What is Thunderwolf Cavalry's power and toughness? Details

Thunderwolf Cavalry is a 4/4 creature.

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

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