Quick Answer

Riftwing Cloudskate is a uncommon Creature — Illusion from DD2 (DD2) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Riftwing Cloudskate MTG card

Riftwing Cloudskate

Creature — Illusion

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, return target permanent to its owner's hand. Suspend 3—{1}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Carl Critchlow
Flying Suspend

Market Prices

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$0.22
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€0.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riftwing Cloudskate? Basics

Riftwing Cloudskate is a Creature — Illusion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, return target permanent to its owner's hand. Suspend 3—{1}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)"

How much mana does Riftwing Cloudskate cost to cast? Basics

Riftwing Cloudskate has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Riftwing Cloudskate's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Riftwing Cloudskate 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.

Riftwing Cloudskate's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, return target permanent to its owner's hand. Suspend 3—{1}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)"

What is the current price of Riftwing Cloudskate? Pricing

The current market price for Riftwing Cloudskate is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Riftwing Cloudskate? Pricing

You can purchase Riftwing Cloudskate 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 Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riftwing Cloudskate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Modern? Legality

Riftwing Cloudskate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riftwing Cloudskate 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 Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riftwing Cloudskate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Legacy? Legality

Riftwing Cloudskate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Vintage? Legality

Riftwing Cloudskate 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 Riftwing Cloudskate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riftwing Cloudskate 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 Riftwing Cloudskate from? Details

This printing of Riftwing Cloudskate is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 15.

Riftwing Cloudskate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Riftwing Cloudskate's rarity? Details

Riftwing Cloudskate is a uncommon card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Riftwing Cloudskate? Details

Riftwing Cloudskate was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Riftwing Cloudskate's power and toughness? Details

Riftwing Cloudskate 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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