Quick Answer

Fallen Askari is a common Creature — Human Knight from VIS (VIS) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Fallen Askari MTG card

Fallen 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.) This creature can't block.

In troubled times, there are few greater sorrows than a wayward savior.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Adrian Smith
Flanking

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.35
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fallen Askari? Basics

Fallen 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.) This creature can't block."

How much mana does Fallen Askari cost to cast? Basics

Fallen Askari has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Fallen Askari's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Fallen Askari has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Fallen 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.) This creature can't block."

What is the current price of Fallen Askari? Pricing

The current market price for Fallen Askari is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Fallen Askari? Pricing

You can purchase Fallen 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.

Is Fallen Askari legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fallen Askari in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fallen Askari legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fallen Askari in Modern is not available.

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

Is Fallen Askari legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fallen 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 Fallen Askari legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fallen Askari in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fallen Askari legal in Legacy? Legality

Fallen Askari is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fallen Askari legal in Vintage? Legality

Fallen 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 Fallen Askari legal in Pauper? Legality

Fallen 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 Fallen Askari from? Details

This printing of Fallen Askari is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 59.

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

What is Fallen Askari's rarity? Details

Fallen Askari is a common card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Fallen Askari? Details

Fallen Askari was illustrated by Adrian Smith.

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

What is Fallen Askari's power and toughness? Details

Fallen 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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