Quick Answer

Valakut Predator is a common Creature — Elemental from BFZ (BFZ) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Valakut Predator MTG card

Valakut Predator

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

"Whatever volcanoes dream of, it seems like they always wake up grumpy." —Raff Slugeater, goblin shortcutter

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Kev Walker
Landfall

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
Buy
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 Valakut Predator? Basics

Valakut Predator is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Valakut Predator cost to cast? Basics

Valakut Predator has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Valakut Predator's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Valakut Predator has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Valakut Predator's current oracle text is: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Valakut Predator? Pricing

The current market price for Valakut Predator is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

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

Where can I buy Valakut Predator? Pricing

You can purchase Valakut Predator 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.

Valakut Predator normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.24

Is Valakut Predator legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Valakut Predator in Standard is not available.

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

Is Valakut Predator legal in Modern? Legality

Valakut Predator is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Valakut Predator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Valakut Predator 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 Valakut Predator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Valakut Predator is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Valakut Predator legal in Legacy? Legality

Valakut Predator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Valakut Predator legal in Vintage? Legality

Valakut Predator 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 Valakut Predator legal in Pauper? Legality

Valakut Predator 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 Valakut Predator from? Details

This printing of Valakut Predator is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 160.

Valakut Predator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Valakut Predator's rarity? Details

Valakut Predator is a common card in BFZ.

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

Who illustrated Valakut Predator? Details

Valakut Predator was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Valakut Predator's power and toughness? Details

Valakut Predator 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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