Quick Answer

Mercurial Kite is a common Creature — Bird from SCG (SCG) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mercurial Kite MTG card

Mercurial Kite

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Richard Sardinha
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercurial Kite? Basics

Mercurial Kite is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

How much mana does Mercurial Kite cost to cast? Basics

Mercurial Kite has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Mercurial Kite's mana cost of {3}{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.

Mercurial Kite 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.

Mercurial Kite's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

What is the current price of Mercurial Kite? Pricing

The current market price for Mercurial Kite is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Mercurial Kite? Pricing

You can purchase Mercurial Kite 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.

Mercurial Kite normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.35

Is Mercurial Kite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mercurial Kite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mercurial Kite legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mercurial Kite in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mercurial Kite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mercurial Kite 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 Mercurial Kite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mercurial Kite in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mercurial Kite legal in Legacy? Legality

Mercurial Kite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mercurial Kite legal in Vintage? Legality

Mercurial Kite 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 Mercurial Kite legal in Pauper? Legality

Mercurial Kite 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 Mercurial Kite from? Details

This printing of Mercurial Kite is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 39.

Mercurial Kite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mercurial Kite's rarity? Details

Mercurial Kite is a common card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Mercurial Kite? Details

Mercurial Kite was illustrated by Richard Sardinha.

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

What is Mercurial Kite's power and toughness? Details

Mercurial Kite 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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