Quick Answer

Dreamtail Heron is a common Creature — Elemental Bird from IKO (IKO) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dreamtail Heron MTG card

Dreamtail Heron

Creature — Elemental Bird

Card Text

Mutate {3}{U} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Flying Whenever this creature mutates, draw a card.

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 5.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Flying Mutate

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreamtail Heron? Basics

Dreamtail Heron is a Creature — Elemental Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Mutate {3}{U} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Flying Whenever this creature mutates, draw a card."

How much mana does Dreamtail Heron cost to cast? Basics

Dreamtail Heron has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Dreamtail Heron's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Dreamtail Heron 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.

Dreamtail Heron's current oracle text is: "Mutate {3}{U} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Flying Whenever this creature mutates, draw a card."

What is the current price of Dreamtail Heron? Pricing

The current market price for Dreamtail Heron is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

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

Where can I buy Dreamtail Heron? Pricing

You can purchase Dreamtail Heron 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.

Dreamtail Heron normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.29

Is Dreamtail Heron legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dreamtail Heron in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dreamtail Heron legal in Modern? Legality

Dreamtail Heron is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dreamtail Heron legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dreamtail Heron 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 Dreamtail Heron legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dreamtail Heron is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dreamtail Heron legal in Legacy? Legality

Dreamtail Heron is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dreamtail Heron legal in Vintage? Legality

Dreamtail Heron 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 Dreamtail Heron legal in Pauper? Legality

Dreamtail Heron 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 Dreamtail Heron from? Details

This printing of Dreamtail Heron is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 284.

Dreamtail Heron may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dreamtail Heron's rarity? Details

Dreamtail Heron is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Dreamtail Heron? Details

Dreamtail Heron was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

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

What is Dreamtail Heron's power and toughness? Details

Dreamtail Heron is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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