Quick Answer

Flame Javelin is a uncommon Instant from DD2 (DD2) costing {2/R}{2/R}{2/R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flame Javelin MTG card

Flame Javelin

Instant

Card Text

({2/R} can be paid with any two mana or with {R}. This card's mana value is 6.) Flame Javelin deals 4 damage to any target.

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Trevor Hairsine

Market Prices

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$0.07
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Card Kingdom
$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
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flame Javelin? Basics

Flame Javelin is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({2/R} can be paid with any two mana or with {R}. This card's mana value is 6.) Flame Javelin deals 4 damage to any target."

How much mana does Flame Javelin cost to cast? Basics

Flame Javelin has a mana cost of {2/R}{2/R}{2/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.

Flame Javelin's mana cost of {2/R}{2/R}{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.

Flame Javelin 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.

Flame Javelin's current oracle text is: "({2/R} can be paid with any two mana or with {R}. This card's mana value is 6.) Flame Javelin deals 4 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Flame Javelin? Pricing

The current market price for Flame Javelin is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Flame Javelin? Pricing

You can purchase Flame Javelin 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 Flame Javelin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Javelin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flame Javelin legal in Modern? Legality

Flame Javelin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flame Javelin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flame Javelin 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 Flame Javelin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Javelin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flame Javelin legal in Legacy? Legality

Flame Javelin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flame Javelin legal in Vintage? Legality

Flame Javelin 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 Flame Javelin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Javelin 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 Flame Javelin from? Details

This printing of Flame Javelin is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 53.

Flame Javelin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flame Javelin's rarity? Details

Flame Javelin is a uncommon card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Flame Javelin? Details

Flame Javelin was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.

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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