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Rough Rhino Cavalry is a common Creature — Human Mercenary from TLA (TLA) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Rough Rhino Cavalry MTG card

Rough Rhino Cavalry

Creature — Human Mercenary

Card Text

Firebending 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}{R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) Exhaust — {8}: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. It gains trample until end of turn. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)

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Card Stats

5/5 common CMC: 5.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Yuhong Ding
Exhaust

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$0.03
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$0.06
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.06
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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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rough Rhino Cavalry? Basics

Rough Rhino Cavalry is a Creature — Human Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Firebending 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}{R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) Exhaust — {8}: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. It gains trample until end of turn. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"

How much mana does Rough Rhino Cavalry cost to cast? Basics

Rough Rhino Cavalry 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.

Rough Rhino Cavalry'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.

Rough Rhino Cavalry 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.

Rough Rhino Cavalry's current oracle text is: "Firebending 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}{R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) Exhaust — {8}: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. It gains trample until end of turn. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"

What is the current price of Rough Rhino Cavalry? Pricing

The current market price for Rough Rhino Cavalry is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Rough Rhino Cavalry? Pricing

You can purchase Rough Rhino Cavalry 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.

Rough Rhino Cavalry normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.06

Is Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Standard? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Modern? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry 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 Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Legacy? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Vintage? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry 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 Rough Rhino Cavalry legal in Pauper? Legality

Rough Rhino Cavalry 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 Rough Rhino Cavalry from? Details

This printing of Rough Rhino Cavalry is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 152.

Rough Rhino Cavalry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rough Rhino Cavalry's rarity? Details

Rough Rhino Cavalry is a common card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Rough Rhino Cavalry? Details

Rough Rhino Cavalry was illustrated by Yuhong Ding.

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

What is Rough Rhino Cavalry's power and toughness? Details

Rough Rhino Cavalry is a 5/5 creature.

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

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