Quick Answer

Firemaw Kavu is a uncommon Creature — Kavu from TSP (TSP) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Firemaw Kavu MTG card

Firemaw Kavu

Creature — Kavu

Card Text

Echo {5}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, it deals 2 damage to target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, it deals 4 damage to target creature.

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 6.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt
Echo

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.69
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firemaw Kavu? Basics

Firemaw Kavu is a Creature — Kavu card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Echo {5}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, it deals 2 damage to target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, it deals 4 damage to target creature."

How much mana does Firemaw Kavu cost to cast? Basics

Firemaw Kavu has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 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.

Firemaw Kavu's mana cost of {5}{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.

Firemaw Kavu has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Firemaw Kavu's current oracle text is: "Echo {5}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, it deals 2 damage to target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, it deals 4 damage to target creature."

What is the current price of Firemaw Kavu? Pricing

The current market price for Firemaw Kavu is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Firemaw Kavu? Pricing

You can purchase Firemaw Kavu 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.

Firemaw Kavu normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.69

Is Firemaw Kavu legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Firemaw Kavu in Standard is not available.

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

Is Firemaw Kavu legal in Modern? Legality

Firemaw Kavu is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Firemaw Kavu legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Firemaw Kavu 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 Firemaw Kavu legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Firemaw Kavu in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Firemaw Kavu legal in Legacy? Legality

Firemaw Kavu is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Firemaw Kavu legal in Vintage? Legality

Firemaw Kavu 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 Firemaw Kavu legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Firemaw Kavu 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 Firemaw Kavu from? Details

This printing of Firemaw Kavu is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 153.

Firemaw Kavu may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Firemaw Kavu's rarity? Details

Firemaw Kavu is a uncommon card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Firemaw Kavu? Details

Firemaw Kavu was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.

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

What is Firemaw Kavu's power and toughness? Details

Firemaw Kavu is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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