Quick Answer

Baleful Strix is a rare Artifact Creature — Bird from 2XM (2XM) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $1.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Baleful Strix MTG card

Baleful Strix

Artifact Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying, deathtouch When this creature enters, draw a card.

Its beak rends flesh and bone, exposing the tender marrow of dream.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Nils Hamm
Deathtouch Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.07
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TCGPlayer
$6.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.79
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.36
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Cardmarket
€10.50
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (17 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baleful Strix? Basics

Baleful Strix is a Artifact Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, deathtouch When this creature enters, draw a card."

How much mana does Baleful Strix cost to cast? Basics

Baleful Strix has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Baleful Strix's mana cost of {U}{B} 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.

Baleful Strix has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Baleful Strix's current oracle text is: "Flying, deathtouch When this creature enters, draw a card."

What is the current price of Baleful Strix? Pricing

The current market price for Baleful Strix is approximately $1.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Baleful Strix? Pricing

You can purchase Baleful Strix 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.

Baleful Strix normal: $1.07 | foil: $6.07

Is Baleful Strix legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Baleful Strix in Standard is not available.

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

Is Baleful Strix legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Baleful Strix in Modern is not available.

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

Is Baleful Strix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Baleful Strix 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 Baleful Strix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Baleful Strix in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Baleful Strix legal in Legacy? Legality

Baleful Strix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Baleful Strix legal in Vintage? Legality

Baleful Strix 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 Baleful Strix legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Baleful Strix 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 Baleful Strix from? Details

This printing of Baleful Strix is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 191.

Baleful Strix may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Baleful Strix's rarity? Details

Baleful Strix is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Baleful Strix? Details

Baleful Strix was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Baleful Strix's power and toughness? Details

Baleful Strix is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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