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Pyreswipe Hawk is a rare Creature — Elemental Bird from BLC (BLC) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Pyreswipe Hawk MTG card

Pyreswipe Hawk

Creature — Elemental Bird

Card Text

Flying, haste Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the greatest mana value among artifacts you control. Whenever you expend 6, gain control of up to one target artifact for as long as you control this creature. (You expend 6 as you spend your sixth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Jorge Jacinto
Flying Haste

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Pyreswipe Hawk? Basics

Pyreswipe Hawk is a Creature — Elemental Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, haste Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the greatest mana value among artifacts you control. Whenever you expend 6, gain control of up to one target artifact for as long as you control this creature. (You expend 6 as you spend your sixth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)"

How much mana does Pyreswipe Hawk cost to cast? Basics

Pyreswipe Hawk has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Pyreswipe Hawk's mana cost of {3}{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.

Pyreswipe Hawk has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Pyreswipe Hawk's current oracle text is: "Flying, haste Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the greatest mana value among artifacts you control. Whenever you expend 6, gain control of up to one target artifact for as long as you control this creature. (You expend 6 as you spend your sixth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)"

What is the current price of Pyreswipe Hawk? Pricing

The current market price for Pyreswipe Hawk is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Pyreswipe Hawk? Pricing

You can purchase Pyreswipe Hawk 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 Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pyreswipe Hawk in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pyreswipe Hawk in Modern is not available.

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

Is Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pyreswipe Hawk 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 Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pyreswipe Hawk in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Legacy? Legality

Pyreswipe Hawk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Vintage? Legality

Pyreswipe Hawk 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 Pyreswipe Hawk legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pyreswipe Hawk 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 Pyreswipe Hawk from? Details

This printing of Pyreswipe Hawk is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 26.

Pyreswipe Hawk may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pyreswipe Hawk's rarity? Details

Pyreswipe Hawk is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Pyreswipe Hawk? Details

Pyreswipe Hawk was illustrated by Jorge Jacinto.

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

What is Pyreswipe Hawk's power and toughness? Details

Pyreswipe Hawk 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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