Quick Answer

Fickle Efreet is a rare Creature — Efreet from PCY (PCY) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Commander.

Fickle Efreet MTG card

Fickle Efreet

Creature — Efreet

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, flip a coin at end of combat. If you lose the flip, an opponent gains control of this creature.

Flame chooses its own course.

Card Stats

5/2 rare CMC: 4.0 PCY PCY 🎨 Dave Dorman

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.39
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TCGPlayer
$2.57
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€5.92
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fickle Efreet? Basics

Fickle Efreet is a Creature — Efreet card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, flip a coin at end of combat. If you lose the flip, an opponent gains control of this creature."

How much mana does Fickle Efreet cost to cast? Basics

Fickle Efreet has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Fickle Efreet's mana cost of {3}{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.

Fickle Efreet 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.

Fickle Efreet's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, flip a coin at end of combat. If you lose the flip, an opponent gains control of this creature."

What is the current price of Fickle Efreet? Pricing

The current market price for Fickle Efreet is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Fickle Efreet? Pricing

You can purchase Fickle Efreet 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.

Fickle Efreet normal: $0.39 | foil: $2.57

Is Fickle Efreet legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fickle Efreet in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fickle Efreet legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fickle Efreet in Modern is not available.

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

Is Fickle Efreet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fickle Efreet 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 Fickle Efreet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fickle Efreet in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fickle Efreet legal in Legacy? Legality

Fickle Efreet is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fickle Efreet legal in Vintage? Legality

Fickle Efreet 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 Fickle Efreet legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fickle Efreet 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 Fickle Efreet from? Details

This printing of Fickle Efreet is from PCY (PCY), with collector number 89.

Fickle Efreet may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fickle Efreet's rarity? Details

Fickle Efreet is a rare card in PCY.

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

Who illustrated Fickle Efreet? Details

Fickle Efreet was illustrated by Dave Dorman.

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

What is Fickle Efreet's power and toughness? Details

Fickle Efreet is a 5/2 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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