Quick Answer

Squall Drifter is a common Snow Creature — Elemental from CSP (CSP) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Squall Drifter MTG card

Squall Drifter

Snow Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Flying {W}, {T}: Tap target creature.

"The scouts claim the cold has malice, and a mind. I begin to believe them. Impassable drifts seem to appear before us at every turn." —Aevar Borg, northern guide, journal entry

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Joel Thomas
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$1.97
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Cardmarket
€0.74
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 Squall Drifter? Basics

Squall Drifter is a Snow Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {W}, {T}: Tap target creature."

How much mana does Squall Drifter cost to cast? Basics

Squall Drifter has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Squall Drifter's mana cost of {1}{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.

Squall Drifter has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Squall Drifter's current oracle text is: "Flying {W}, {T}: Tap target creature."

What is the current price of Squall Drifter? Pricing

The current market price for Squall Drifter is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Squall Drifter? Pricing

You can purchase Squall Drifter 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.

Squall Drifter normal: $0.19 | foil: $1.97

Is Squall Drifter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Squall Drifter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Squall Drifter legal in Modern? Legality

Squall Drifter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Squall Drifter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Squall Drifter 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 Squall Drifter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Squall Drifter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Squall Drifter legal in Legacy? Legality

Squall Drifter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Squall Drifter legal in Vintage? Legality

Squall Drifter 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 Squall Drifter legal in Pauper? Legality

Squall Drifter 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 Squall Drifter from? Details

This printing of Squall Drifter is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 17.

Squall Drifter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Squall Drifter's rarity? Details

Squall Drifter is a common card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Squall Drifter? Details

Squall Drifter was illustrated by Joel Thomas.

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

What is Squall Drifter's power and toughness? Details

Squall Drifter is a 1/1 creature.

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

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