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Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is a common Creature — Human Werewolf from ISD (ISD) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang MTG card

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang

Creature — Human Werewolf

Card Text

First strike At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature.

Each night, he abandons the trappings of civilization.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Christopher Moeller
First strike Transform

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang? Basics

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is a Creature — Human Werewolf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature."

How much mana does Village Ironsmith // Ironfang cost to cast? Basics

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang's mana cost of {1}{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.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang's current oracle text is: "First strike At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature."

What is the current price of Village Ironsmith // Ironfang? Pricing

The current market price for Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

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

Where can I buy Village Ironsmith // Ironfang? Pricing

You can purchase Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.17

Is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Village Ironsmith // Ironfang in Standard is not available.

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

Is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Modern? Legality

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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 Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Village Ironsmith // Ironfang in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Legacy? Legality

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Vintage? Legality

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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 Village Ironsmith // Ironfang legal in Pauper? Legality

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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 Village Ironsmith // Ironfang from? Details

This printing of Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 168.

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang's rarity? Details

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang is a common card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Village Ironsmith // Ironfang? Details

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Village Ironsmith // Ironfang's power and toughness? Details

Village Ironsmith // Ironfang 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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