Quick Answer

Blazethorn Scarecrow is a common Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from SHM (SHM) costing {5}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blazethorn Scarecrow MTG card

Blazethorn Scarecrow

Artifact Creature — Scarecrow

Card Text

This creature has haste as long as you control a red creature. This creature has wither as long as you control a green creature. (It deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Dave Kendall

Market Prices

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$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.82
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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Cardmarket
€0.97
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blazethorn Scarecrow? Basics

Blazethorn Scarecrow is a Artifact Creature — Scarecrow card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature has haste as long as you control a red creature. This creature has wither as long as you control a green creature. (It deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)"

How much mana does Blazethorn Scarecrow cost to cast? Basics

Blazethorn Scarecrow has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Blazethorn Scarecrow's mana cost of {5} 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.

Blazethorn Scarecrow has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Blazethorn Scarecrow's current oracle text is: "This creature has haste as long as you control a red creature. This creature has wither as long as you control a green creature. (It deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)"

What is the current price of Blazethorn Scarecrow? Pricing

The current market price for Blazethorn Scarecrow is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Blazethorn Scarecrow? Pricing

You can purchase Blazethorn Scarecrow 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.

Blazethorn Scarecrow normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.82

Is Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blazethorn Scarecrow in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Modern? Legality

Blazethorn Scarecrow is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blazethorn Scarecrow 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 Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blazethorn Scarecrow in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Legacy? Legality

Blazethorn Scarecrow is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Vintage? Legality

Blazethorn Scarecrow 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 Blazethorn Scarecrow legal in Pauper? Legality

Blazethorn Scarecrow 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 Blazethorn Scarecrow from? Details

This printing of Blazethorn Scarecrow is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 246.

Blazethorn Scarecrow may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blazethorn Scarecrow's rarity? Details

Blazethorn Scarecrow is a common card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Blazethorn Scarecrow? Details

Blazethorn Scarecrow was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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

What is Blazethorn Scarecrow's power and toughness? Details

Blazethorn Scarecrow is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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