Quick Answer

Wary Watchdog is a common Creature — Dog from DSK (DSK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Wary Watchdog MTG card

Wary Watchdog

Creature — Dog

Card Text

When this creature enters or dies, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

Valgavoth harbors a special loathing for dogs, whose mere presence provides a powerful antidote to the fear he craves.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 2.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Olivier Bernard
Surveil

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wary Watchdog? Basics

Wary Watchdog is a Creature — Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters or dies, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Wary Watchdog cost to cast? Basics

Wary Watchdog has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Wary Watchdog's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wary Watchdog 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.

Wary Watchdog's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters or dies, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Wary Watchdog? Pricing

The current market price for Wary Watchdog is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Wary Watchdog? Pricing

You can purchase Wary Watchdog 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.

Wary Watchdog normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.13

Is Wary Watchdog legal in Standard? Legality

Wary Watchdog is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Wary Watchdog legal in Modern? Legality

Wary Watchdog is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wary Watchdog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wary Watchdog 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 Wary Watchdog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wary Watchdog is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wary Watchdog legal in Legacy? Legality

Wary Watchdog is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wary Watchdog legal in Vintage? Legality

Wary Watchdog 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 Wary Watchdog legal in Pauper? Legality

Wary Watchdog 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 Wary Watchdog from? Details

This printing of Wary Watchdog is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 206.

Wary Watchdog may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wary Watchdog's rarity? Details

Wary Watchdog is a common card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Wary Watchdog? Details

Wary Watchdog was illustrated by Olivier Bernard.

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

What is Wary Watchdog's power and toughness? Details

Wary Watchdog is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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