Quick Answer

Flame-Kin War Scout is a uncommon Creature — Elemental Scout from DIS (DIS) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flame-Kin War Scout MTG card

Flame-Kin War Scout

Creature — Elemental Scout

Card Text

When another creature enters, sacrifice this creature. If you do, this creature deals 4 damage to that creature.

"The forward flame-kin are popping. We have incoming!" —Svar, Boros signaler

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Fred Hooper

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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€0.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flame-Kin War Scout? Basics

Flame-Kin War Scout is a Creature — Elemental Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When another creature enters, sacrifice this creature. If you do, this creature deals 4 damage to that creature."

How much mana does Flame-Kin War Scout cost to cast? Basics

Flame-Kin War Scout 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.

Flame-Kin War Scout'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.

Flame-Kin War Scout 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.

Flame-Kin War Scout's current oracle text is: "When another creature enters, sacrifice this creature. If you do, this creature deals 4 damage to that creature."

What is the current price of Flame-Kin War Scout? Pricing

The current market price for Flame-Kin War Scout is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Flame-Kin War Scout? Pricing

You can purchase Flame-Kin War Scout 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.

Flame-Kin War Scout normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.45

Is Flame-Kin War Scout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flame-Kin War Scout in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flame-Kin War Scout legal in Modern? Legality

Flame-Kin War Scout is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flame-Kin War Scout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flame-Kin War Scout 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-Kin War Scout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flame-Kin War Scout in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flame-Kin War Scout legal in Legacy? Legality

Flame-Kin War Scout is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flame-Kin War Scout legal in Vintage? Legality

Flame-Kin War Scout 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-Kin War Scout legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flame-Kin War Scout 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-Kin War Scout from? Details

This printing of Flame-Kin War Scout is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 61.

Flame-Kin War Scout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flame-Kin War Scout's rarity? Details

Flame-Kin War Scout is a uncommon card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Flame-Kin War Scout? Details

Flame-Kin War Scout was illustrated by Fred Hooper.

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

What is Flame-Kin War Scout's power and toughness? Details

Flame-Kin War Scout is a 2/4 creature.

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

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