Quick Answer

Blazing Blade Askari is a common Creature — Human Knight from TSP (TSP) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blazing Blade Askari MTG card

Blazing Blade Askari

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {2}: This creature becomes colorless until end of turn.

"This can't be Jamuraa. We could not have failed her this badly . . . ."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Dan Frazier
Flanking

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
Buy
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 Blazing Blade Askari? Basics

Blazing Blade Askari is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {2}: This creature becomes colorless until end of turn."

How much mana does Blazing Blade Askari cost to cast? Basics

Blazing Blade Askari has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Blazing Blade Askari's mana cost of {2}{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.

Blazing Blade Askari has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Blazing Blade Askari's current oracle text is: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {2}: This creature becomes colorless until end of turn."

What is the current price of Blazing Blade Askari? Pricing

The current market price for Blazing Blade Askari is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Blazing Blade Askari? Pricing

You can purchase Blazing Blade Askari 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.

Blazing Blade Askari normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.18

Is Blazing Blade Askari legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blazing Blade Askari in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blazing Blade Askari legal in Modern? Legality

Blazing Blade Askari is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blazing Blade Askari legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blazing Blade Askari 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 Blazing Blade Askari legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blazing Blade Askari in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blazing Blade Askari legal in Legacy? Legality

Blazing Blade Askari is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blazing Blade Askari legal in Vintage? Legality

Blazing Blade Askari 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 Blazing Blade Askari legal in Pauper? Legality

Blazing Blade Askari 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 Blazing Blade Askari from? Details

This printing of Blazing Blade Askari is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 146.

Blazing Blade Askari may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blazing Blade Askari's rarity? Details

Blazing Blade Askari is a common card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Blazing Blade Askari? Details

Blazing Blade Askari was illustrated by Dan Frazier.

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

What is Blazing Blade Askari's power and toughness? Details

Blazing Blade Askari is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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