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Ancient Animus
DOM · Dominaria #154 · Common · released 2018-04-27
{1}{G}
Instant
Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control if it's legendary. Then it fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
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Ancient Animus is a common green instant from Dominaria (2018). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2018 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.23 to $0.47 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.21
USD Foil$0.48
Format legality
Where you can play Ancient Animus in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.23 to $0.47 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria at $0.23.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominaria This page | 154 | Common | $0.23 | $0.47 |
| Commander Legends | 215 | Common | $0.28 | $0.28 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2020-11-10You can't cast Ancient Animus unless you choose both a creature you control and a creature you don't control as targets.
- 2020-11-10The creature you control doesn't have to be legendary. It simply won't receive a +1/+1 counter before it fights if it isn't legendary.
- 2020-11-10If either target is an illegal target as Ancient Animus tries to resolve, neither creature will deal or be dealt damage.
- 2020-11-10If the creature you control is an illegal target as Ancient Animus tries to resolve, you won't put a +1/+1 counter on it. If that creature is a legal target but the creature you don't control isn't, you'll still put the counter on the creature you control if it's legendary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ancient Animus legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Animus is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ancient Animus legal in?
Ancient Animus is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Ancient Animus been printed?
Ancient Animus has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2018 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Ancient Animus?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria (#154) at about $0.23.
Who illustrated Ancient Animus?
This printing of Ancient Animus was illustrated by Titus Lunter.