Quick Answer

Laughing Hyena is a common Creature — Hyena from UNH (UNH) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.2 USD.

Laughing Hyena MTG card

Laughing Hyena

Creature — Hyena

Card Text

Gotcha — If an opponent laughs, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Two muffins are baking in an oven. One muffin says to the other muffin, 'It's getting hot in here, huh?' The other muffin says, 'Aagh! A talking muffin!'"

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Mark Poole

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$0.20
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$1.33
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$0.35
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$2.99
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€0.85
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laughing Hyena? Basics

Laughing Hyena is a Creature — Hyena card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gotcha — If an opponent laughs, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Laughing Hyena cost to cast? Basics

Laughing Hyena has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Laughing Hyena's mana cost of {1}{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.

Laughing Hyena has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Laughing Hyena's current oracle text is: "Gotcha — If an opponent laughs, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Laughing Hyena? Pricing

The current market price for Laughing Hyena is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.33 USD.

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

Where can I buy Laughing Hyena? Pricing

You can purchase Laughing Hyena 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.

Laughing Hyena normal: $0.2 | foil: $1.33

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Standard is not available.

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

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Modern is not available.

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

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Laughing Hyena legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena in Vintage is not available.

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 Laughing Hyena legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Laughing Hyena 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 Laughing Hyena from? Details

This printing of Laughing Hyena is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 103.

Laughing Hyena may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Laughing Hyena's rarity? Details

Laughing Hyena is a common card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Laughing Hyena? Details

Laughing Hyena was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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

What is Laughing Hyena's power and toughness? Details

Laughing Hyena 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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