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Embermaw Hellion is a rare Creature — Hellion from ORI (ORI) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Embermaw Hellion MTG card

Embermaw Hellion

Creature — Hellion

Card Text

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) If another red source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals that much damage plus 1 to that permanent or player instead.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 5.0 ORI ORI 🎨 James Paick
Trample

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$0.17
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$0.97
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$0.59
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$0.79
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€0.42
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€0.85
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Embermaw Hellion? Basics

Embermaw Hellion is a Creature — Hellion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) If another red source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals that much damage plus 1 to that permanent or player instead."

How much mana does Embermaw Hellion cost to cast? Basics

Embermaw Hellion has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Embermaw Hellion's mana cost of {3}{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.

Embermaw Hellion 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.

Embermaw Hellion's current oracle text is: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) If another red source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals that much damage plus 1 to that permanent or player instead."

What is the current price of Embermaw Hellion? Pricing

The current market price for Embermaw Hellion is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Embermaw Hellion? Pricing

You can purchase Embermaw Hellion 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.

Embermaw Hellion normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.97

Is Embermaw Hellion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Embermaw Hellion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Embermaw Hellion legal in Modern? Legality

Embermaw Hellion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Embermaw Hellion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Embermaw Hellion 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 Embermaw Hellion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Embermaw Hellion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Embermaw Hellion legal in Legacy? Legality

Embermaw Hellion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Embermaw Hellion legal in Vintage? Legality

Embermaw Hellion 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 Embermaw Hellion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Embermaw Hellion 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 Embermaw Hellion from? Details

This printing of Embermaw Hellion is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 141.

Embermaw Hellion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Embermaw Hellion's rarity? Details

Embermaw Hellion is a rare card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Embermaw Hellion? Details

Embermaw Hellion was illustrated by James Paick.

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

What is Embermaw Hellion's power and toughness? Details

Embermaw Hellion is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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