Quick Answer

Mistform Warchief is a uncommon Creature — Illusion from SCG (SCG) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mistform Warchief MTG card

Mistform Warchief

Creature — Illusion

Card Text

Creature spells you cast that share a creature type with this creature cost {1} less to cast. {T}: This creature becomes the creature type of your choice until end of turn.

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.31
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Cardmarket
€0.83
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mistform Warchief? Basics

Mistform Warchief is a Creature — Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creature spells you cast that share a creature type with this creature cost {1} less to cast. {T}: This creature becomes the creature type of your choice until end of turn."

How much mana does Mistform Warchief cost to cast? Basics

Mistform Warchief 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.

Mistform Warchief'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.

Mistform Warchief 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.

Mistform Warchief's current oracle text is: "Creature spells you cast that share a creature type with this creature cost {1} less to cast. {T}: This creature becomes the creature type of your choice until end of turn."

What is the current price of Mistform Warchief? Pricing

The current market price for Mistform Warchief is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Mistform Warchief? Pricing

You can purchase Mistform Warchief 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.

Mistform Warchief normal: $0.17 | foil: $2.29

Is Mistform Warchief legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mistform Warchief in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mistform Warchief legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mistform Warchief in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mistform Warchief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mistform Warchief 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 Mistform Warchief legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mistform Warchief in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mistform Warchief legal in Legacy? Legality

Mistform Warchief is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mistform Warchief legal in Vintage? Legality

Mistform Warchief 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 Mistform Warchief legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mistform Warchief 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 Mistform Warchief from? Details

This printing of Mistform Warchief is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 43.

Mistform Warchief may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mistform Warchief's rarity? Details

Mistform Warchief is a uncommon card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Mistform Warchief? Details

Mistform Warchief was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.

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

What is Mistform Warchief's power and toughness? Details

Mistform Warchief is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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