Quick Answer

Phantom Steed is a rare Creature — Horse Illusion from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

Phantom Steed MTG card

Phantom Steed

Creature — Horse Illusion

Card Text

Flash When this creature enters, exile another target creature you control until this creature leaves the battlefield. Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking token that's a copy of the exiled card, except it's an Illusion in addition to its other types. Sacrifice that token at end of combat.

Card Stats

4/3 rare CMC: 4.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Brian Valeza
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Market Prices

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$0.48
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$0.49
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€0.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phantom Steed? Basics

Phantom Steed is a Creature — Horse Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash When this creature enters, exile another target creature you control until this creature leaves the battlefield. Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking token that's a copy of the exiled card, except it's an Illusion in addition to its other types. Sacrifice that token at end of combat."

How much mana does Phantom Steed cost to cast? Basics

Phantom Steed 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.

Phantom Steed'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.

Phantom Steed 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.

Phantom Steed's current oracle text is: "Flash When this creature enters, exile another target creature you control until this creature leaves the battlefield. Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking token that's a copy of the exiled card, except it's an Illusion in addition to its other types. Sacrifice that token at end of combat."

What is the current price of Phantom Steed? Pricing

The current market price for Phantom Steed is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Phantom Steed? Pricing

You can purchase Phantom Steed 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.

Is Phantom Steed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Steed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phantom Steed legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Steed in Modern is not available.

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

Is Phantom Steed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phantom Steed 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 Phantom Steed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Steed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phantom Steed legal in Legacy? Legality

Phantom Steed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phantom Steed legal in Vintage? Legality

Phantom Steed 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 Phantom Steed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Phantom Steed 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 Phantom Steed from? Details

This printing of Phantom Steed is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 18.

Phantom Steed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phantom Steed's rarity? Details

Phantom Steed is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Phantom Steed? Details

Phantom Steed was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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

What is Phantom Steed's power and toughness? Details

Phantom Steed is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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