Quick Answer

Messenger Falcons is a uncommon Creature — Bird from ARB (ARB) costing {2}{G/U}{W}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Messenger Falcons MTG card

Messenger Falcons

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, draw a card.

So many aven had died scouting the distant fronts that the knight-captains recruited Nayan falcons as couriers.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 ARB ARB 🎨 David Palumbo
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.34
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Messenger Falcons? Basics

Messenger Falcons is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, draw a card."

How much mana does Messenger Falcons cost to cast? Basics

Messenger Falcons has a mana cost of {2}{G/U}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U, 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.

Messenger Falcons's mana cost of {2}{G/U}{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.

Messenger Falcons 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.

Messenger Falcons's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, draw a card."

What is the current price of Messenger Falcons? Pricing

The current market price for Messenger Falcons is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

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

Where can I buy Messenger Falcons? Pricing

You can purchase Messenger Falcons 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.

Messenger Falcons normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.41

Is Messenger Falcons legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Messenger Falcons in Standard is not available.

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

Is Messenger Falcons legal in Modern? Legality

Messenger Falcons is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Messenger Falcons legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Messenger Falcons 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 Messenger Falcons legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Messenger Falcons in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Messenger Falcons legal in Legacy? Legality

Messenger Falcons is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Messenger Falcons legal in Vintage? Legality

Messenger Falcons 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 Messenger Falcons legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Messenger Falcons 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 Messenger Falcons from? Details

This printing of Messenger Falcons is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 145.

Messenger Falcons may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Messenger Falcons's rarity? Details

Messenger Falcons is a uncommon card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Messenger Falcons? Details

Messenger Falcons was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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

What is Messenger Falcons's power and toughness? Details

Messenger Falcons 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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