Quick Answer

Wild Dogs is a common Creature — Dog from DMR (DMR) costing {G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wild Dogs MTG card

Wild Dogs

Creature — Dog

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, if a player has more life than each other player, the player with the most life gains control of this creature. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 1.0 DMR DMR 🎨 Randy Vargas
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Dogs? Basics

Wild Dogs is a Creature — Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if a player has more life than each other player, the player with the most life gains control of this creature. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Wild Dogs cost to cast? Basics

Wild Dogs has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Wild Dogs's mana cost of {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.

Wild Dogs has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Wild Dogs's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if a player has more life than each other player, the player with the most life gains control of this creature. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Wild Dogs? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Dogs is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Dogs? Pricing

You can purchase Wild Dogs 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.

Wild Dogs normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.06

Is Wild Dogs legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Dogs in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wild Dogs legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Dogs in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wild Dogs legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wild Dogs 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 Wild Dogs legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Dogs in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wild Dogs legal in Legacy? Legality

Wild Dogs is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wild Dogs legal in Vintage? Legality

Wild Dogs 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 Wild Dogs legal in Pauper? Legality

Wild Dogs 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 Wild Dogs from? Details

This printing of Wild Dogs is from DMR (DMR), with collector number 183.

Wild Dogs may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wild Dogs's rarity? Details

Wild Dogs is a common card in DMR.

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

Who illustrated Wild Dogs? Details

Wild Dogs was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Wild Dogs's power and toughness? Details

Wild Dogs is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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