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Ganax, Astral Hunter is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Dragon from CLB (CLB) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ganax, Astral Hunter MTG card

Ganax, Astral Hunter

Legendary Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever Ganax or another Dragon you control enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.)

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Aaron Miller
Choose a background Flying Treasure

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$0.56
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$6.07
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$0.99
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$1.49
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€0.51
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€1.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ganax, Astral Hunter? Basics

Ganax, Astral Hunter is a Legendary Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever Ganax or another Dragon you control enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.)"

How much mana does Ganax, Astral Hunter cost to cast? Basics

Ganax, Astral Hunter has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Ganax, Astral Hunter's mana cost of {4}{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.

Ganax, Astral Hunter 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.

Ganax, Astral Hunter's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever Ganax or another Dragon you control enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.)"

What is the current price of Ganax, Astral Hunter? Pricing

The current market price for Ganax, Astral Hunter is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Ganax, Astral Hunter? Pricing

You can purchase Ganax, Astral Hunter 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.

Ganax, Astral Hunter normal: $0.56 | foil: $6.07

Is Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ganax, Astral Hunter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ganax, Astral Hunter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ganax, Astral Hunter 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 Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ganax, Astral Hunter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Legacy? Legality

Ganax, Astral Hunter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Vintage? Legality

Ganax, Astral Hunter 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 Ganax, Astral Hunter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ganax, Astral Hunter 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 Ganax, Astral Hunter from? Details

This printing of Ganax, Astral Hunter is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 176.

Ganax, Astral Hunter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ganax, Astral Hunter's rarity? Details

Ganax, Astral Hunter is a uncommon card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Ganax, Astral Hunter? Details

Ganax, Astral Hunter was illustrated by Aaron Miller.

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

What is Ganax, Astral Hunter's power and toughness? Details

Ganax, Astral Hunter is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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