Tahngarth, First Mate
Commander 2019 50 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Anna Steinbauer
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Tahngarth can't be blocked by more than one creature.
Whenever an opponent attacks with one or more creatures, if Tahngarth is tapped, you may have that opponent gain control of Tahngarth until end of combat. If you do, choose a player or planeswalker that opponent is attacking. Tahngarth is attacking that player or planeswalker.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Tahngarth, First Mate on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Tahngarth, First Mate was released in 2019 as part of the Commander 2019 supplemental set, specifically within the Primal Genesis deck. The character, a Minotaur warrior from the world of Dominaria, has deep roots in Magic: The Gathering lore, serving as a prominent figure during the Weatherlight Saga of the late 1990s. His card design in this set represents a reimagining of his combat style, emphasizing his aggressive, battle-hardened nature by allowing him to attack alongside other creatures regardless of his own status.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who captured Tahngarth’s imposing physique and characteristic battle scars. The design intent for this card was to provide players with a unique Commander option that rewards an aggressive, combat-focused strategy. Upon its release, it was well-received by players who appreciated the mechanical synergy with the 'populate' and creature-token mechanics featured in the Primal Genesis deck, as well as the nostalgia associated with his return to the modern card pool.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Tahngarth, First Mate
Tahngarth, First Mate is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2019 50 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Tahngarth, First Mate on collecto.rs?
Tahngarth, First Mate doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Tahngarth, First Mate?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Tahngarth, First Mate catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Tahngarth, First Mate is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
