Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani
+1: Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature.
−3: Target creature gains flying and double strike until end of turn.
−8: Create X 2/2 white Cat creature tokens, where X is your life total.
- CMC
- 3
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- W
- Rarity
- mythic
- Set
- Foundations Promos
- Price
- —
- EDHREC rank
- #4517
Ajani, Caller of the Pride deals in immediate board presence — a +1/+1 counter on turn three, double strike and flying as a combat closer, and a token swarm ultimate that can end a game on the spot. The three-mana cost is the real selling point: in any white-based aggro shell, especially Arahbo, the First Fang Cat tribal, this slot is tight, and Ajani earns it.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
Arahbo, the First Fang buffs Cats that already have counters, so the +1 ability on Ajani, Caller of the Pride snowballs fast — a single counter on a Cat becomes a serious threat once Arahbo's triggered ability stacks on top.
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah decks lean on the Ajani planeswalker type for thematic cohesion, and Ajani, Caller of the Pride delivers on-board value that fits the aggressive, wide-board gameplan the deck wants.
Arahbo, Roar of the World
Arahbo, Roar of the World turns a single large Cat into a threat, and Ajani, Caller of the Pride's double strike grant means that buffed Cat deals its combat damage twice — a reliable way to end a player in one swing.
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist decks attack constantly, and Ajani, Caller of the Pride keeps that pressure up by distributing counters and threatening a game-ending ultimate if left alone for a few turns.
Emmara, Soul of the Accord
Emmara, Soul of the Accord goes wide with tokens, and the ultimate on Ajani, Caller of the Pride — X 1/1 flying cat tokens where X is your life total — turns a token-flooded board state into an immediate lethal attack.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Ajani, Caller of the Pride is a role-player in Cat tribal and white aggro builds, not a universal staple — the three-mana investment only pays off if the deck is already attacking fast and wide. In competitive 60-card formats like Modern and Pioneer, a three-mana planeswalker without an ETB-style impact or immediate protection has always struggled to see serious play, and Ajani, Caller of the Pride is no exception; it shows up occasionally in fringe white weenie lists but doesn't crack mainstream sideboards. Legacy and Vintage have better options at every point on the curve. Standard legality is a non-factor for older printings, so treat this as a Commander and casual card first.
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Price Context
Current price
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Pricing data isn't available at the moment, but Ajani, Caller of the Pride is an older planeswalker with multiple printings and modest competitive demand, which historically keeps its price low. Check Scryfall or TCGPlayer for current buylist and retail figures before picking up copies.
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Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.