The Ancient Dingus
UNKUnknown Event/#RZ04v/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
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Paper retail history (USD)
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Other printings
This is the only English printing.
Gameplay and rules
Legendary Artifact Creature — Elder Construct
If a player would create a Food token, instead The Ancient Dingus deals 2 damage to that player and they put a random card from a stack of visible unsleeved cards they own from outside the game into their hand.
Whenever The Ancient Dingus attacks, target player creates a Food token.
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Keywords
Food
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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About this card
The Ancient Dingus
The Ancient Dingus is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Elder Construct, with mana cost {2}{R}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
The Ancient Dingus FAQ
What set was The Ancient Dingus first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #RZ04v, released 2026-05-01.
Is The Ancient Dingus legal in Commander?
The Ancient Dingus is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Ancient Dingus legal in Modern?
The Ancient Dingus is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Ancient Dingus legal in Standard?
The Ancient Dingus is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Ancient Dingus do?
The Ancient Dingus is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Elder Construct with mana cost {2}{R}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "If a player would create a Food token, instead The Ancient Dingus deals 2 damage to that player and they put a random card from a stack of visible unsleeved cards they own from outside the game into their hand. Whenever The Ancient Dingus attacks, target player creates a Food token.".







