Magic: The Gathering

King Cheetah

Ninth Edition 250★ • uncommon

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 250★
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Terese Nielsen
Finish: Foil

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$3.15market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$3.15 – $5.75 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card stands out for its unique ability to grant flash to other creatures, allowing players to manipulate the battlefield at unexpected moments. As a distinct entry in its series, it remains a functional tool for those who value flexible, reactive strategies during play.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

If you find yourself and a friend being chased by a king cheetah, you have but one chance: Trip your friend.— Suq'Ata wisdom

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The King Cheetah card was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Ninth Edition was notable for being the first core set to feature the modern card frame, which had been introduced in the Eighth Edition, and for being the final set to utilize white borders on its cards. This particular iteration of the King Cheetah served to keep the card accessible in the rotating Standard format of the time, allowing players to utilize its flash ability to surprise opponents during combat.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Kev Walker, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his gritty and highly detailed style. Walker's design emphasizes the predatory nature of the cheetah, capturing a sense of kinetic energy and speed that aligns with the card’s mechanics. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a solid, functional creature for green decks, appreciated by players for its efficiency and the strategic versatility of its 'flash' keyword.

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