Quick Answer

Trained Caracal is a common Creature — Cat from J22 (J22) costing {W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Trained Caracal MTG card

Trained Caracal

Creature — Cat

Card Text

Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

Some Ravnicans consider carrying a sword to be beneath them, preferring instead a tooth-and-claw escort.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 J22 J22 🎨 James Ryman
Lifelink

Market Prices

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$0.08
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trained Caracal? Basics

Trained Caracal is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Trained Caracal cost to cast? Basics

Trained Caracal has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Trained Caracal's mana cost of {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.

Trained Caracal 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.

Trained Caracal's current oracle text is: "Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Trained Caracal? Pricing

The current market price for Trained Caracal is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Trained Caracal? Pricing

You can purchase Trained Caracal 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 Trained Caracal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trained Caracal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trained Caracal legal in Modern? Legality

Trained Caracal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Trained Caracal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trained Caracal 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 Trained Caracal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Trained Caracal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Trained Caracal legal in Legacy? Legality

Trained Caracal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trained Caracal legal in Vintage? Legality

Trained Caracal 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 Trained Caracal legal in Pauper? Legality

Trained Caracal 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 Trained Caracal from? Details

This printing of Trained Caracal is from J22 (J22), with collector number 256.

Trained Caracal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Trained Caracal's rarity? Details

Trained Caracal is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Trained Caracal? Details

Trained Caracal was illustrated by James Ryman.

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

What is Trained Caracal's power and toughness? Details

Trained Caracal is a 1/1 creature.

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

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