Quick Answer

Manaform Hellkite is a mythic Creature — Dragon from DBL (DBL) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $2.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Manaform Hellkite MTG card

Manaform Hellkite

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create an X/X red Dragon Illusion creature token with flying and haste, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast that spell. Exile that token at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Andrew Mar
Flying

Market Prices

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$2.27
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$8.99
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$3.99
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$10.99
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€0.60
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€0.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manaform Hellkite? Basics

Manaform Hellkite is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create an X/X red Dragon Illusion creature token with flying and haste, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast that spell. Exile that token at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Manaform Hellkite cost to cast? Basics

Manaform Hellkite has a mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Manaform Hellkite's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Manaform Hellkite 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.

Manaform Hellkite's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create an X/X red Dragon Illusion creature token with flying and haste, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast that spell. Exile that token at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Manaform Hellkite? Pricing

The current market price for Manaform Hellkite is approximately $2.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.6 EUR.

Where can I buy Manaform Hellkite? Pricing

You can purchase Manaform Hellkite 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.

Manaform Hellkite normal: $2.27 | foil: $8.99

Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Manaform Hellkite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Modern? Legality

Manaform Hellkite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Manaform Hellkite 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 Manaform Hellkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Manaform Hellkite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Manaform Hellkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Manaform Hellkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Manaform Hellkite 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 Manaform Hellkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Manaform Hellkite 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 Manaform Hellkite from? Details

This printing of Manaform Hellkite is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 437.

Manaform Hellkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Manaform Hellkite's rarity? Details

Manaform Hellkite is a mythic card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Manaform Hellkite? Details

Manaform Hellkite was illustrated by Andrew Mar.

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

What is Manaform Hellkite's power and toughness? Details

Manaform Hellkite is a 4/4 creature.

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

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