Quick Answer

Crimson Hellkite is a rare Creature — Dragon from 6ED (6ED) costing {6}{R}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Commander.

Crimson Hellkite MTG card

Crimson Hellkite

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying {X}, {T}: This creature deals X damage to target creature. Spend only red mana on X.

"Dragonfire forged me a warrior." —Rashida Scalebane

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 9.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Gerry Grace
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.53
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$0.59
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€1.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimson Hellkite? Basics

Crimson Hellkite is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {X}, {T}: This creature deals X damage to target creature. Spend only red mana on X."

How much mana does Crimson Hellkite cost to cast? Basics

Crimson Hellkite has a mana cost of {6}{R}{R}{R}, which equals 9.0 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.

Crimson Hellkite's mana cost of {6}{R}{R}{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.

Crimson Hellkite has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Crimson Hellkite's current oracle text is: "Flying {X}, {T}: This creature deals X damage to target creature. Spend only red mana on X."

What is the current price of Crimson Hellkite? Pricing

The current market price for Crimson Hellkite is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Crimson Hellkite? Pricing

You can purchase Crimson Hellkite 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 Crimson Hellkite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Hellkite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crimson Hellkite legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Hellkite in Modern is not available.

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

Is Crimson Hellkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crimson Hellkite 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 Crimson Hellkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Hellkite in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crimson Hellkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Crimson Hellkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crimson Hellkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Crimson Hellkite 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 Crimson Hellkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Hellkite 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 Crimson Hellkite from? Details

This printing of Crimson Hellkite is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 172.

Crimson Hellkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crimson Hellkite's rarity? Details

Crimson Hellkite is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Crimson Hellkite? Details

Crimson Hellkite was illustrated by Gerry Grace.

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

What is Crimson Hellkite's power and toughness? Details

Crimson Hellkite is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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