Quick Answer

Chieftain en-Dal is a uncommon Creature — Human Knight from NEM (NEM) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Chieftain en-Dal MTG card

Chieftain en-Dal

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, attacking creatures gain first strike until end of turn.

The clearest commands are practical examples.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 NEM NEM 🎨 Dany Orizio

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Market Prices

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$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$2.23
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$0.35
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$1.99
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€0.25
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€2.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chieftain en-Dal? Basics

Chieftain en-Dal is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, attacking creatures gain first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Chieftain en-Dal cost to cast? Basics

Chieftain en-Dal has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Chieftain en-Dal's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Chieftain en-Dal has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Chieftain en-Dal's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, attacking creatures gain first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Chieftain en-Dal? Pricing

The current market price for Chieftain en-Dal is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Chieftain en-Dal? Pricing

You can purchase Chieftain en-Dal 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.

Chieftain en-Dal normal: $0.19 | foil: $2.23

Is Chieftain en-Dal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chieftain en-Dal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chieftain en-Dal legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chieftain en-Dal in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chieftain en-Dal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chieftain en-Dal 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 Chieftain en-Dal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chieftain en-Dal in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chieftain en-Dal legal in Legacy? Legality

Chieftain en-Dal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chieftain en-Dal legal in Vintage? Legality

Chieftain en-Dal 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 Chieftain en-Dal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chieftain en-Dal 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 Chieftain en-Dal from? Details

This printing of Chieftain en-Dal is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 4.

Chieftain en-Dal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chieftain en-Dal's rarity? Details

Chieftain en-Dal is a uncommon card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Chieftain en-Dal? Details

Chieftain en-Dal was illustrated by Dany Orizio.

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

What is Chieftain en-Dal's power and toughness? Details

Chieftain en-Dal is a 2/2 creature.

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

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