Quick Answer

Flavor Judge is a rare Creature — Bird Advisor from ULST (ULST) costing {1}{W}.

Flavor Judge MTG card

Flavor Judge

Creature — Bird Advisor

Card Text

{T}: Choose target spell or ability that targets a permanent you control. Then ask a person outside the game if the story of what will happen makes sense. If they say no, sacrifice this creature and counter that spell or ability.

"...and now they're trying to make a brick wall on my property fight a dinosaur to the death."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 ULST ULST 🎨 Mike Burns

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flavor Judge? Basics

Flavor Judge is a Creature — Bird Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Choose target spell or ability that targets a permanent you control. Then ask a person outside the game if the story of what will happen makes sense. If they say no, sacrifice this creature and counter that spell or ability."

How much mana does Flavor Judge cost to cast? Basics

Flavor Judge has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Flavor Judge's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Flavor Judge has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Flavor Judge's current oracle text is: "{T}: Choose target spell or ability that targets a permanent you control. Then ask a person outside the game if the story of what will happen makes sense. If they say no, sacrifice this creature and counter that spell or ability."

What is the current price of Flavor Judge? Pricing

Price data for Flavor Judge is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Flavor Judge? Pricing

You can purchase Flavor Judge 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 Flavor Judge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flavor Judge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Modern is not available.

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

Is Flavor Judge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Commander is not available.

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

Is Flavor Judge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flavor Judge legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Flavor Judge legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge in Vintage is not available.

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 Flavor Judge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flavor Judge 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 Flavor Judge from? Details

This printing of Flavor Judge is from ULST (ULST), with collector number 3.

Flavor Judge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flavor Judge's rarity? Details

Flavor Judge is a rare card in ULST.

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

Who illustrated Flavor Judge? Details

Flavor Judge was illustrated by Mike Burns.

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

What is Flavor Judge's power and toughness? Details

Flavor Judge is a 2/2 creature.

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

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