Quick Answer

Dancing Scimitar is a rare Artifact Creature — Spirit from 3ED (3ED) costing {4}. Current price: $1.89 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dancing Scimitar MTG card

Dancing Scimitar

Artifact Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

Bobbing merrily from opponent to opponent, the scimitar began adding playful little flourishes to its strokes; it even turned a couple of somersaults.

Card Stats

1/5 rare CMC: 4.0 3ED 3ED 🎨 Anson Maddocks
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.89
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$0.99
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€0.85
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing Scimitar? Basics

Dancing Scimitar is a Artifact Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

How much mana does Dancing Scimitar cost to cast? Basics

Dancing Scimitar has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Dancing Scimitar's mana cost of {4} 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.

Dancing Scimitar has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Dancing Scimitar's current oracle text is: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

What is the current price of Dancing Scimitar? Pricing

The current market price for Dancing Scimitar is approximately $1.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.85 EUR.

Where can I buy Dancing Scimitar? Pricing

You can purchase Dancing Scimitar 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 Dancing Scimitar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dancing Scimitar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dancing Scimitar legal in Modern? Legality

Dancing Scimitar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dancing Scimitar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dancing Scimitar 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 Dancing Scimitar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dancing Scimitar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dancing Scimitar legal in Legacy? Legality

Dancing Scimitar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dancing Scimitar legal in Vintage? Legality

Dancing Scimitar 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 Dancing Scimitar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dancing Scimitar 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 Dancing Scimitar from? Details

This printing of Dancing Scimitar is from 3ED (3ED), with collector number 243.

Dancing Scimitar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dancing Scimitar's rarity? Details

Dancing Scimitar is a rare card in 3ED.

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

Who illustrated Dancing Scimitar? Details

Dancing Scimitar was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

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

What is Dancing Scimitar's power and toughness? Details

Dancing Scimitar is a 1/5 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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