Quick Answer

Knuckles the Echidna is a mythic Legendary Creature — Echidna Warrior from SLD (SLD) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $10.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Knuckles the Echidna MTG card

Knuckles the Echidna

Legendary Creature — Echidna Warrior

Card Text

Double strike, trample, haste Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token. Treasure Hunter — At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control thirty or more artifacts, you win the game.

Card Stats

2/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Tyler Walpole
Double strike Haste Trample Treasure

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$10.43
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$12.99
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$14.99
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€8.73
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€12.37
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knuckles the Echidna? Basics

Knuckles the Echidna is a Legendary Creature — Echidna Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike, trample, haste Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token. Treasure Hunter — At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control thirty or more artifacts, you win the game."

How much mana does Knuckles the Echidna cost to cast? Basics

Knuckles the Echidna has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Knuckles the Echidna's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Knuckles the Echidna 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.

Knuckles the Echidna's current oracle text is: "Double strike, trample, haste Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token. Treasure Hunter — At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control thirty or more artifacts, you win the game."

What is the current price of Knuckles the Echidna? Pricing

The current market price for Knuckles the Echidna is approximately $10.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Knuckles the Echidna? Pricing

You can purchase Knuckles the Echidna 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 Knuckles the Echidna legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Knuckles the Echidna in Standard is not available.

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

Is Knuckles the Echidna legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Knuckles the Echidna in Modern is not available.

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

Is Knuckles the Echidna legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Knuckles the Echidna 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 Knuckles the Echidna legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Knuckles the Echidna in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Knuckles the Echidna legal in Legacy? Legality

Knuckles the Echidna is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Knuckles the Echidna legal in Vintage? Legality

Knuckles the Echidna 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 Knuckles the Echidna legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Knuckles the Echidna 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 Knuckles the Echidna from? Details

This printing of Knuckles the Echidna is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 2082.

Knuckles the Echidna may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Knuckles the Echidna's rarity? Details

Knuckles the Echidna is a mythic card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Knuckles the Echidna? Details

Knuckles the Echidna was illustrated by Tyler Walpole.

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

What is Knuckles the Echidna's power and toughness? Details

Knuckles the Echidna is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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