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Bighorner Rancher is a uncommon Creature — Human Ranger from PIP (PIP) costing {4}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Bighorner Rancher MTG card

Bighorner Rancher

Creature — Human Ranger

Card Text

Vigilance {T}: Add an amount of {G} equal to the greatest power among creatures you control. Sacrifice this creature: You gain life equal to the greatest toughness among other creatures you control.

Card Stats

2/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Brian Valeza
Vigilance

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bighorner Rancher? Basics

Bighorner Rancher is a Creature — Human Ranger card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance {T}: Add an amount of {G} equal to the greatest power among creatures you control. Sacrifice this creature: You gain life equal to the greatest toughness among other creatures you control."

How much mana does Bighorner Rancher cost to cast? Basics

Bighorner Rancher has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Bighorner Rancher's mana cost of {4}{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.

Bighorner Rancher has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Bighorner Rancher's current oracle text is: "Vigilance {T}: Add an amount of {G} equal to the greatest power among creatures you control. Sacrifice this creature: You gain life equal to the greatest toughness among other creatures you control."

What is the current price of Bighorner Rancher? Pricing

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Where can I buy Bighorner Rancher? Pricing

You can purchase Bighorner Rancher 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 Bighorner Rancher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bighorner Rancher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bighorner Rancher legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bighorner Rancher in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bighorner Rancher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bighorner Rancher 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 Bighorner Rancher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bighorner Rancher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bighorner Rancher legal in Legacy? Legality

Bighorner Rancher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bighorner Rancher legal in Vintage? Legality

Bighorner Rancher 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 Bighorner Rancher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bighorner Rancher 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 Bighorner Rancher from? Details

This printing of Bighorner Rancher is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 601.

Bighorner Rancher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bighorner Rancher's rarity? Details

Bighorner Rancher is a uncommon card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Bighorner Rancher? Details

Bighorner Rancher was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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

What is Bighorner Rancher's power and toughness? Details

Bighorner Rancher is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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