Quick Answer

Hell Mongrel is a common Creature — Nightmare Dog from MH2 (MH2) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hell Mongrel MTG card

Hell Mongrel

Creature — Nightmare Dog

Card Text

Discard a card: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Madness {2}{B} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)

It feeds on shadows, fear, and blood.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 4.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Robbie Trevino
Madness

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$0.05
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hell Mongrel? Basics

Hell Mongrel is a Creature — Nightmare Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Discard a card: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Madness {2}{B} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Hell Mongrel cost to cast? Basics

Hell Mongrel has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Hell Mongrel's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Hell Mongrel 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.

Hell Mongrel's current oracle text is: "Discard a card: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Madness {2}{B} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Hell Mongrel? Pricing

The current market price for Hell Mongrel is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Hell Mongrel? Pricing

You can purchase Hell Mongrel 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.

Hell Mongrel normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.2

Is Hell Mongrel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hell Mongrel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hell Mongrel legal in Modern? Legality

Hell Mongrel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hell Mongrel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hell Mongrel 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 Hell Mongrel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hell Mongrel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hell Mongrel legal in Legacy? Legality

Hell Mongrel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hell Mongrel legal in Vintage? Legality

Hell Mongrel 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 Hell Mongrel legal in Pauper? Legality

Hell Mongrel is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Hell Mongrel from? Details

This printing of Hell Mongrel is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 88.

Hell Mongrel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hell Mongrel's rarity? Details

Hell Mongrel is a common card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Hell Mongrel? Details

Hell Mongrel was illustrated by Robbie Trevino.

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

What is Hell Mongrel's power and toughness? Details

Hell Mongrel is a 4/3 creature.

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

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