Quick Answer

Ryusei, the Falling Star is a rare Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit from ARC (ARC) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $1.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ryusei, the Falling Star MTG card

Ryusei, the Falling Star

Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit

Card Text

Flying When Ryusei dies, it deals 5 damage to each creature without flying.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 ARC ARC 🎨 Nottsuo
Flying

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€0.63
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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 (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryusei, the Falling Star? Basics

Ryusei, the Falling Star is a Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When Ryusei dies, it deals 5 damage to each creature without flying."

How much mana does Ryusei, the Falling Star cost to cast? Basics

Ryusei, the Falling Star has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 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.

Ryusei, the Falling Star's mana cost of {5}{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.

Ryusei, the Falling Star has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Ryusei, the Falling Star's current oracle text is: "Flying When Ryusei dies, it deals 5 damage to each creature without flying."

What is the current price of Ryusei, the Falling Star? Pricing

The current market price for Ryusei, the Falling Star is approximately $1.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Ryusei, the Falling Star? Pricing

You can purchase Ryusei, the Falling Star 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 Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ryusei, the Falling Star in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Modern? Legality

Ryusei, the Falling Star is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ryusei, the Falling Star 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 Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ryusei, the Falling Star in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Legacy? Legality

Ryusei, the Falling Star is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Vintage? Legality

Ryusei, the Falling Star 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 Ryusei, the Falling Star legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ryusei, the Falling Star 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 Ryusei, the Falling Star from? Details

This printing of Ryusei, the Falling Star is from ARC (ARC), with collector number 45.

Ryusei, the Falling Star may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ryusei, the Falling Star's rarity? Details

Ryusei, the Falling Star is a rare card in ARC.

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

Who illustrated Ryusei, the Falling Star? Details

Ryusei, the Falling Star was illustrated by Nottsuo.

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

What is Ryusei, the Falling Star's power and toughness? Details

Ryusei, the Falling Star is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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