Quick Answer

Trenching Steed is a common Creature — Horse Rebel from PCY (PCY) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Trenching Steed MTG card

Trenching Steed

Creature — Horse Rebel

Card Text

Sacrifice a land: This creature gets +0/+3 until end of turn.

The Keldons took several of the steeds as trophies of war. They'd never seen such a light beast stand so firm.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 4.0 PCY PCY 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.97
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trenching Steed? Basics

Trenching Steed is a Creature — Horse Rebel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a land: This creature gets +0/+3 until end of turn."

How much mana does Trenching Steed cost to cast? Basics

Trenching Steed has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Trenching Steed's mana cost of {3}{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.

Trenching Steed has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Trenching Steed's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a land: This creature gets +0/+3 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Trenching Steed? Pricing

The current market price for Trenching Steed is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Trenching Steed? Pricing

You can purchase Trenching Steed 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.

Trenching Steed normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.47

Is Trenching Steed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trenching Steed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trenching Steed legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Trenching Steed in Modern is not available.

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

Is Trenching Steed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trenching Steed 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 Trenching Steed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Trenching Steed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Trenching Steed legal in Legacy? Legality

Trenching Steed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trenching Steed legal in Vintage? Legality

Trenching Steed 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 Trenching Steed legal in Pauper? Legality

Trenching Steed 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 Trenching Steed from? Details

This printing of Trenching Steed is from PCY (PCY), with collector number 26.

Trenching Steed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Trenching Steed's rarity? Details

Trenching Steed is a common card in PCY.

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

Who illustrated Trenching Steed? Details

Trenching Steed was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

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

What is Trenching Steed's power and toughness? Details

Trenching Steed is a 2/3 creature.

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

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