Quick Answer

Kathari Screecher is a common Creature — Bird Soldier from ALA (ALA) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kathari Screecher MTG card

Kathari Screecher

Creature — Bird Soldier

Card Text

Flying Unearth {2}{U} ({2}{U}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Pete Venters
Flying Unearth

Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.05
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kathari Screecher? Basics

Kathari Screecher is a Creature — Bird Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Unearth {2}{U} ({2}{U}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Kathari Screecher cost to cast? Basics

Kathari Screecher has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Kathari Screecher's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Kathari Screecher has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Kathari Screecher's current oracle text is: "Flying Unearth {2}{U} ({2}{U}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Kathari Screecher? Pricing

The current market price for Kathari Screecher is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Kathari Screecher? Pricing

You can purchase Kathari Screecher 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.

Kathari Screecher normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.05

Is Kathari Screecher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kathari Screecher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kathari Screecher legal in Modern? Legality

Kathari Screecher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kathari Screecher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kathari Screecher 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 Kathari Screecher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kathari Screecher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kathari Screecher legal in Legacy? Legality

Kathari Screecher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kathari Screecher legal in Vintage? Legality

Kathari Screecher 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 Kathari Screecher legal in Pauper? Legality

Kathari Screecher is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Kathari Screecher from? Details

This printing of Kathari Screecher is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 47.

Kathari Screecher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kathari Screecher's rarity? Details

Kathari Screecher is a common card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Kathari Screecher? Details

Kathari Screecher was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Kathari Screecher's power and toughness? Details

Kathari Screecher 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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