Hellfire Mongrel (DDH #48)
Hellfire Mongrel is a uncommon printing from Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (DDH #48), a Creature — Elemental Dog. Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.
Card text
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 2 damage to that player.
There is no fondness between the hound and its master. There is only a common appreciation of the hunt.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Elemental Dog |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (DDH) |
| Collector number | 48 |
| Artist | Dan Murayama Scott |
| Released | 2011-09-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.30 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 1, 2009 — Hellfire Mongrel’s triggered ability has an “intervening ‘if’ clause.” That means (1) the ability won’t trigger at all unless the opponent whose turn it is has two or fewer cards in hand as their upkeep starts, and (2) the ability will do nothing if that player has three or more cards in hand by the time it resolves.
- October 1, 2009 — In a Two-Headed Giant game, this ability will potentially trigger twice at the beginning of the opposing team’s upkeep — once for each player on that team.
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