Quick Answer

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is a mythic Legendary Creature — Dog from NEC (NEC) costing {W}. Current price: $9.54 USD. Legal in Commander.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful MTG card

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

Legendary Creature — Dog

Card Text

Whenever another legendary permanent you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Yoshimaru. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)

Day after day he sat there, knowing that the Wanderer would soon be back for him.

Card Stats

1/1 mythic CMC: 1.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Ilse Gort
Partner

Market Prices

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$9.54
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TCGPlayer
$16.10
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Card Kingdom
$13.99
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$24.99
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Cardmarket
€9.07
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€15.59
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful? Basics

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is a Legendary Creature — Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another legendary permanent you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Yoshimaru. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

How much mana does Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful cost to cast? Basics

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's mana cost of {W} 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.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's current oracle text is: "Whenever another legendary permanent you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Yoshimaru. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

What is the current price of Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful? Pricing

The current market price for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is approximately $9.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $16.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €9.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful? Pricing

You can purchase Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful normal: $9.54 | foil: $16.1

Is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful in Modern is not available.

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

Is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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 Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Legacy? Legality

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Vintage? Legality

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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 Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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 Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful from? Details

This printing of Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 32.

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's rarity? Details

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful is a mythic card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful? Details

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

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

What is Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's power and toughness? Details

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 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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