Quick Answer

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is a rare Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman from CHK (CHK) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.83 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit MTG card

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman

Card Text

{T}: Ben-Ben deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of untapped Mountains you control.

Some akki thought of Ben-Ben as a kami of trickery in disguise. They hunted for him in the maze of warrens, often falling prey to his traps.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 4.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Greg Staples

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.83
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$9.97
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.38
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit? Basics

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is a Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Ben-Ben deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of untapped Mountains you control."

How much mana does Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit cost to cast? Basics

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's current oracle text is: "{T}: Ben-Ben deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of untapped Mountains you control."

What is the current price of Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit? Pricing

The current market price for Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is approximately $0.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit? Pricing

You can purchase Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit normal: $0.83 | foil: $9.97

Is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Modern? Legality

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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 Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Legacy? Legality

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Vintage? Legality

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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 Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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 Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit from? Details

This printing of Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 157.

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's rarity? Details

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit? Details

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's power and toughness? Details

Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit 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.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks