Quick Answer

Scout's Warning is a rare Instant from FUT (FUT) costing {W}. Current price: $3.46 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scout's Warning MTG card

Scout's Warning

Instant

Card Text

The next creature card you play this turn can be played as though it had flash. Draw a card.

"There is no tactic I enjoy more than ambushing the ambushers."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.46
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$18.71
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$5.49
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Card Kingdom
$22.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€9.30
Foil
Buy
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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scout's Warning? Basics

Scout's Warning is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The next creature card you play this turn can be played as though it had flash. Draw a card."

How much mana does Scout's Warning cost to cast? Basics

Scout's Warning has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Scout's Warning's mana cost of {W} 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.

Scout's Warning 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.

Scout's Warning's current oracle text is: "The next creature card you play this turn can be played as though it had flash. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Scout's Warning? Pricing

The current market price for Scout's Warning is approximately $3.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $18.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Scout's Warning? Pricing

You can purchase Scout's Warning 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.

Scout's Warning normal: $3.46 | foil: $18.71

Is Scout's Warning legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scout's Warning in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scout's Warning legal in Modern? Legality

Scout's Warning is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scout's Warning legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scout's Warning 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 Scout's Warning legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scout's Warning in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scout's Warning legal in Legacy? Legality

Scout's Warning is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scout's Warning legal in Vintage? Legality

Scout's Warning 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 Scout's Warning legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scout's Warning 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 Scout's Warning from? Details

This printing of Scout's Warning is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 16.

Scout's Warning may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scout's Warning's rarity? Details

Scout's Warning is a rare card in FUT.

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

Who illustrated Scout's Warning? Details

Scout's Warning was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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

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