Quick Answer

Voracious Greatshark is a rare Creature — Shark from IKO (IKO) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Voracious Greatshark MTG card

Voracious Greatshark

Creature — Shark

Card Text

Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this creature enters, counter target artifact or creature spell.

There is no boat big enough.

Card Stats

5/4 rare CMC: 5.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Flash

Market Prices

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$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voracious Greatshark? Basics

Voracious Greatshark is a Creature — Shark card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this creature enters, counter target artifact or creature spell."

How much mana does Voracious Greatshark cost to cast? Basics

Voracious Greatshark has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Voracious Greatshark's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} 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.

Voracious Greatshark has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Voracious Greatshark's current oracle text is: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this creature enters, counter target artifact or creature spell."

What is the current price of Voracious Greatshark? Pricing

The current market price for Voracious Greatshark is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Voracious Greatshark? Pricing

You can purchase Voracious Greatshark 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.

Voracious Greatshark normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.37

Is Voracious Greatshark legal in Standard? Legality

Voracious Greatshark is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Voracious Greatshark legal in Modern? Legality

Voracious Greatshark is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Voracious Greatshark legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Voracious Greatshark 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 Voracious Greatshark legal in Pioneer? Legality

Voracious Greatshark is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Voracious Greatshark legal in Legacy? Legality

Voracious Greatshark is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Voracious Greatshark legal in Vintage? Legality

Voracious Greatshark 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 Voracious Greatshark legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Voracious Greatshark 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 Voracious Greatshark from? Details

This printing of Voracious Greatshark is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 70.

Voracious Greatshark may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Voracious Greatshark's rarity? Details

Voracious Greatshark is a rare card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Voracious Greatshark? Details

Voracious Greatshark was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Voracious Greatshark's power and toughness? Details

Voracious Greatshark is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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