Quick Answer

Falling Star is a rare Sorcery from LEG (LEG) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $114.95 USD.

Falling Star MTG card

Falling Star

Sorcery

Card Text

Flip Falling Star onto the playing area from a height of at least one foot. Falling Star deals 3 damage to each creature it lands on. Tap all creatures dealt damage by Falling Star. If Falling Star doesn't turn completely over at least once during the flip, it has no effect.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

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$114.95
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$159.99
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€112.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Banned
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Oldschool Legal
Predh Banned
Vintage Banned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falling Star? Basics

Falling Star is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flip Falling Star onto the playing area from a height of at least one foot. Falling Star deals 3 damage to each creature it lands on. Tap all creatures dealt damage by Falling Star. If Falling Star doesn't turn completely over at least once during the flip, it has no effect."

How much mana does Falling Star cost to cast? Basics

Falling Star has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Falling Star's mana cost of {2}{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.

Falling Star has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Falling Star's current oracle text is: "Flip Falling Star onto the playing area from a height of at least one foot. Falling Star deals 3 damage to each creature it lands on. Tap all creatures dealt damage by Falling Star. If Falling Star doesn't turn completely over at least once during the flip, it has no effect."

What is the current price of Falling Star? Pricing

The current market price for Falling Star is approximately $114.95 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €112.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Falling Star? Pricing

You can purchase Falling Star 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 Falling Star legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Falling Star in Standard is not available.

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

Is Falling Star legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Falling Star in Modern is not available.

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

Is Falling Star legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Falling Star is Banned in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Falling Star legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Falling Star in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Falling Star legal in Legacy? Legality

Falling Star is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Falling Star legal in Vintage? Legality

Falling Star is Banned 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 Falling Star legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Falling Star 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 Falling Star from? Details

This printing of Falling Star is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 145.

Falling Star may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Falling Star's rarity? Details

Falling Star is a rare card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Falling Star? Details

Falling Star was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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

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