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Lys Alana Scarblade is a uncommon Creature — Elf Assassin from EMA (EMA) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lys Alana Scarblade MTG card

Lys Alana Scarblade

Creature — Elf Assassin

Card Text

{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control.

In beauty-obsessed Lys Alana, one cut of her blade means the difference between a high society feast and raking through the dungheap for scraps.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 EMA EMA 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.42
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lys Alana Scarblade? Basics

Lys Alana Scarblade is a Creature — Elf Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control."

How much mana does Lys Alana Scarblade cost to cast? Basics

Lys Alana Scarblade has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Lys Alana Scarblade's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Lys Alana Scarblade 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.

Lys Alana Scarblade's current oracle text is: "{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control."

What is the current price of Lys Alana Scarblade? Pricing

The current market price for Lys Alana Scarblade is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Lys Alana Scarblade? Pricing

You can purchase Lys Alana Scarblade 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.

Lys Alana Scarblade normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.42

Is Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lys Alana Scarblade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Modern? Legality

Lys Alana Scarblade is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lys Alana Scarblade 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 Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lys Alana Scarblade in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Legacy? Legality

Lys Alana Scarblade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Vintage? Legality

Lys Alana Scarblade 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 Lys Alana Scarblade legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lys Alana Scarblade 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 Lys Alana Scarblade from? Details

This printing of Lys Alana Scarblade is from EMA (EMA), with collector number 95.

Lys Alana Scarblade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lys Alana Scarblade's rarity? Details

Lys Alana Scarblade is a uncommon card in EMA.

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

Who illustrated Lys Alana Scarblade? Details

Lys Alana Scarblade was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Lys Alana Scarblade's power and toughness? Details

Lys Alana Scarblade is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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