Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Pygmy Hippo is a rare creature from Visions. Currently $1.98.
Released February 1997 as part of Visions (expansion set). Click through to Visions for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Pygmy Hippo is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pygmy Hippo a good MTG investment?
Pygmy Hippo is a rare from Visions currently at $1.98. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Pygmy Hippo?
Pygmy Hippo from Visions is currently $1.98 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Pygmy Hippo's mana cost?
Pygmy Hippo's mana cost (casting cost) is GU ({G}{U}). See Pygmy Hippo's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Pygmy Hippo?
At $1.98, Pygmy Hippo is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Pygmy Hippo?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Pygmy Hippo good in Commander (EDH)?
Pygmy Hippo is ranked #25110 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Pygmy Hippo legal in?
Pygmy Hippo is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Pygmy Hippo going up or down?
At $1.98, daily moves for Pygmy Hippo are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Pygmy Hippo worth buying?
Pygmy Hippo at $1.98 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Pygmy Hippo reprint risk
Pygmy Hippo is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Pygmy Hippo price history
SpellBook has tracked Pygmy Hippo since its 1997 release in Visions across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #25110 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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