Quick Answer

Bayou Dragonfly is a common Creature — Insect from TMP (TMP) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bayou Dragonfly MTG card

Bayou Dragonfly

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Flying; swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)

"Like a sugar stick with wings!" —Squee, goblin cabin hand

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 TMP TMP 🎨 DiTerlizzi
Flying Swampwalk

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayou Dragonfly? Basics

Bayou Dragonfly is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying; swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)"

How much mana does Bayou Dragonfly cost to cast? Basics

Bayou Dragonfly has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Bayou Dragonfly's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Bayou Dragonfly 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.

Bayou Dragonfly's current oracle text is: "Flying; swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)"

What is the current price of Bayou Dragonfly? Pricing

The current market price for Bayou Dragonfly is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Bayou Dragonfly? Pricing

You can purchase Bayou Dragonfly 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.

Is Bayou Dragonfly legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bayou Dragonfly in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bayou Dragonfly legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bayou Dragonfly in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bayou Dragonfly legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bayou Dragonfly 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 Bayou Dragonfly legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bayou Dragonfly in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bayou Dragonfly legal in Legacy? Legality

Bayou Dragonfly is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bayou Dragonfly legal in Vintage? Legality

Bayou Dragonfly 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 Bayou Dragonfly legal in Pauper? Legality

Bayou Dragonfly is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Bayou Dragonfly from? Details

This printing of Bayou Dragonfly is from TMP (TMP), with collector number 215.

Bayou Dragonfly may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bayou Dragonfly's rarity? Details

Bayou Dragonfly is a common card in TMP.

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

Who illustrated Bayou Dragonfly? Details

Bayou Dragonfly was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

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

What is Bayou Dragonfly's power and toughness? Details

Bayou Dragonfly 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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