Quick Answer

Scattershot Archer is a common Creature — Elf Archer from CON (CON) costing {G}. Current price: $2.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scattershot Archer MTG card

Scattershot Archer

Creature — Elf Archer

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature with flying.

To train her elves for war, Mayael would drop a sackful of acorns from the tree canopy. Each archer tried to split as many as possible before the acorns hit the forest floor below.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 1.0 CON CON 🎨 Steve Argyle

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$4.43
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Card Kingdom
$9.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.90
Normal
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Cardmarket
€3.57
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scattershot Archer? Basics

Scattershot Archer is a Creature — Elf Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature with flying."

How much mana does Scattershot Archer cost to cast? Basics

Scattershot Archer has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Scattershot Archer's mana cost of {G} 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.

Scattershot Archer has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Scattershot Archer's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature with flying."

What is the current price of Scattershot Archer? Pricing

The current market price for Scattershot Archer is approximately $2.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.9 EUR.

Where can I buy Scattershot Archer? Pricing

You can purchase Scattershot Archer 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.

Scattershot Archer normal: $2.09 | foil: $4.43

Is Scattershot Archer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scattershot Archer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scattershot Archer legal in Modern? Legality

Scattershot Archer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scattershot Archer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scattershot Archer 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 Scattershot Archer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scattershot Archer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scattershot Archer legal in Legacy? Legality

Scattershot Archer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scattershot Archer legal in Vintage? Legality

Scattershot Archer 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 Scattershot Archer legal in Pauper? Legality

Scattershot Archer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Scattershot Archer from? Details

This printing of Scattershot Archer is from CON (CON), with collector number 90.

Scattershot Archer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scattershot Archer's rarity? Details

Scattershot Archer is a common card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Scattershot Archer? Details

Scattershot Archer was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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

What is Scattershot Archer's power and toughness? Details

Scattershot Archer is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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