Quick Answer

Hippo-Cows is a common Creature — Hippo Ox from TLE (TLE) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hippo-Cows MTG card

Hippo-Cows

Creature — Hippo Ox

Card Text

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.)

While hippo-cows are relatively docile, wise farmers still prefer to keep a safe distance.

Card Stats

5/4 common CMC: 5.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Brandon L. Hunt
Trample

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hippo-Cows? Basics

Hippo-Cows is a Creature — Hippo Ox card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Hippo-Cows cost to cast? Basics

Hippo-Cows 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.

Hippo-Cows'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.

Hippo-Cows 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.

Hippo-Cows's current oracle text is: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Hippo-Cows? Pricing

The current market price for Hippo-Cows is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Hippo-Cows? Pricing

You can purchase Hippo-Cows 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.

Hippo-Cows normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.14

Is Hippo-Cows legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hippo-Cows in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hippo-Cows legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hippo-Cows in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hippo-Cows legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hippo-Cows 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 Hippo-Cows legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hippo-Cows in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hippo-Cows legal in Legacy? Legality

Hippo-Cows is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hippo-Cows legal in Vintage? Legality

Hippo-Cows 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 Hippo-Cows legal in Pauper? Legality

Hippo-Cows 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 Hippo-Cows from? Details

This printing of Hippo-Cows is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 252.

Hippo-Cows may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hippo-Cows's rarity? Details

Hippo-Cows is a common card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Hippo-Cows? Details

Hippo-Cows was illustrated by Brandon L. Hunt.

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

What is Hippo-Cows's power and toughness? Details

Hippo-Cows is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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