Quick Answer

Searing Spear Askari is a common Creature — Human Knight from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Searing Spear Askari MTG card

Searing Spear Askari

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

When the other soldiers of Zhalfir fall, the askaris will yet stand.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson
Flanking

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$0.11
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searing Spear Askari? Basics

Searing Spear Askari is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

How much mana does Searing Spear Askari cost to cast? Basics

Searing Spear Askari has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Searing Spear Askari's mana cost of {2}{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.

Searing Spear Askari has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Searing Spear Askari's current oracle text is: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

What is the current price of Searing Spear Askari? Pricing

The current market price for Searing Spear Askari is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Searing Spear Askari? Pricing

You can purchase Searing Spear Askari 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 Searing Spear Askari legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Searing Spear Askari in Standard is not available.

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

Is Searing Spear Askari legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Searing Spear Askari in Modern is not available.

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

Is Searing Spear Askari legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Searing Spear Askari 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 Searing Spear Askari legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Searing Spear Askari in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Searing Spear Askari legal in Legacy? Legality

Searing Spear Askari is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Searing Spear Askari legal in Vintage? Legality

Searing Spear Askari 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 Searing Spear Askari legal in Pauper? Legality

Searing Spear Askari 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 Searing Spear Askari from? Details

This printing of Searing Spear Askari is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 191.

Searing Spear Askari may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Searing Spear Askari's rarity? Details

Searing Spear Askari is a common card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Searing Spear Askari? Details

Searing Spear Askari was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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

What is Searing Spear Askari's power and toughness? Details

Searing Spear Askari 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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