Quick Answer

War Mammoth is a common Creature — Elephant from 2ED (2ED) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

War Mammoth MTG card

War Mammoth

Creature — Elephant

Card Text

Trample

I didn't think Mammoths could ever hold a candle to a well-trained battle horse. Then one day I turned my back on a drunken soldier. His blow never landed; Mi'cha flung the brute over ten meters.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Jeff A. Menges
Trample

Market Prices

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€1.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War Mammoth? Basics

War Mammoth is a Creature — Elephant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample"

How much mana does War Mammoth cost to cast? Basics

War Mammoth has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

War Mammoth's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

War Mammoth 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.

War Mammoth's current oracle text is: "Trample"

What is the current price of War Mammoth? Pricing

The current market price for War Mammoth is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.12 EUR.

Where can I buy War Mammoth? Pricing

You can purchase War Mammoth 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 War Mammoth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for War Mammoth in Standard is not available.

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

Is War Mammoth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for War Mammoth in Modern is not available.

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

Is War Mammoth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Mammoth 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 War Mammoth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for War Mammoth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is War Mammoth legal in Legacy? Legality

War Mammoth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Mammoth legal in Vintage? Legality

War Mammoth 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 War Mammoth legal in Pauper? Legality

War Mammoth 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 War Mammoth from? Details

This printing of War Mammoth is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 228.

War Mammoth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is War Mammoth's rarity? Details

War Mammoth is a common card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated War Mammoth? Details

War Mammoth was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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

What is War Mammoth's power and toughness? Details

War Mammoth is a 3/3 creature.

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

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