Quick Answer

Iron-Barb Hellion is a uncommon Creature — Hellion Beast from 5DN (5DN) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Iron-Barb Hellion MTG card

Iron-Barb Hellion

Creature — Hellion Beast

Card Text

Haste This creature can't block.

When you feel a rumble in the ground, hold perfectly still. One sound will bring the hellion.

Card Stats

5/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Doug Chaffee
Haste

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron-Barb Hellion? Basics

Iron-Barb Hellion is a Creature — Hellion Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste This creature can't block."

How much mana does Iron-Barb Hellion cost to cast? Basics

Iron-Barb Hellion has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Iron-Barb Hellion's mana cost of {5}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Iron-Barb Hellion has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Iron-Barb Hellion's current oracle text is: "Haste This creature can't block."

What is the current price of Iron-Barb Hellion? Pricing

The current market price for Iron-Barb Hellion is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Iron-Barb Hellion? Pricing

You can purchase Iron-Barb Hellion from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Iron-Barb Hellion normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.47

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Iron-Barb Hellion in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Modern? Legality

Iron-Barb Hellion is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Iron-Barb Hellion is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Iron-Barb Hellion in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Legacy? Legality

Iron-Barb Hellion is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Vintage? Legality

Iron-Barb Hellion is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Iron-Barb Hellion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Iron-Barb Hellion in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Iron-Barb Hellion from? Details

This printing of Iron-Barb Hellion is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 69.

Iron-Barb Hellion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Iron-Barb Hellion's rarity? Details

Iron-Barb Hellion is a uncommon card in 5DN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Iron-Barb Hellion? Details

Iron-Barb Hellion was illustrated by Doug Chaffee.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Iron-Barb Hellion's power and toughness? Details

Iron-Barb Hellion is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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