Quick Answer

Tough Cookie is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Food Golem from J25 (J25) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Tough Cookie MTG card

Tough Cookie

Artifact Creature — Food Golem

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") {2}{G}: Until end of turn, target noncreature artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran
Food

Market Prices

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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tough Cookie? Basics

Tough Cookie is a Artifact Creature — Food Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") {2}{G}: Until end of turn, target noncreature artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life."

How much mana does Tough Cookie cost to cast? Basics

Tough Cookie has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Tough Cookie's mana cost of {1}{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.

Tough Cookie 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.

Tough Cookie's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") {2}{G}: Until end of turn, target noncreature artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Tough Cookie? Pricing

The current market price for Tough Cookie is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Tough Cookie? Pricing

You can purchase Tough Cookie 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 Tough Cookie legal in Standard? Legality

Tough Cookie is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Tough Cookie legal in Modern? Legality

Tough Cookie is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tough Cookie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tough Cookie 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 Tough Cookie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tough Cookie is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tough Cookie legal in Legacy? Legality

Tough Cookie is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tough Cookie legal in Vintage? Legality

Tough Cookie 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 Tough Cookie legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tough Cookie 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 Tough Cookie from? Details

This printing of Tough Cookie is from J25 (J25), with collector number 731.

Tough Cookie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tough Cookie's rarity? Details

Tough Cookie is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Tough Cookie? Details

Tough Cookie was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

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

What is Tough Cookie's power and toughness? Details

Tough Cookie is a 2/2 creature.

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

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