Quick Answer

Stinging Lionfish is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Fish from HBG (HBG) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stinging Lionfish MTG card

Stinging Lionfish

Enchantment Creature — Fish

Card Text

Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Christopher Burdett

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stinging Lionfish? Basics

Stinging Lionfish is a Enchantment Creature — Fish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent."

How much mana does Stinging Lionfish cost to cast? Basics

Stinging Lionfish has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Stinging Lionfish's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Stinging Lionfish 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.

Stinging Lionfish's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent."

What is the current price of Stinging Lionfish? Pricing

Price data for Stinging Lionfish is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Stinging Lionfish? Pricing

You can purchase Stinging Lionfish 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 Stinging Lionfish legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stinging Lionfish in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stinging Lionfish legal in Modern? Legality

Stinging Lionfish is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stinging Lionfish legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stinging Lionfish 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 Stinging Lionfish legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stinging Lionfish is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stinging Lionfish legal in Legacy? Legality

Stinging Lionfish is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stinging Lionfish legal in Vintage? Legality

Stinging Lionfish 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 Stinging Lionfish legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stinging Lionfish 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 Stinging Lionfish from? Details

This printing of Stinging Lionfish is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 915.

Stinging Lionfish may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stinging Lionfish's rarity? Details

Stinging Lionfish is a uncommon card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Stinging Lionfish? Details

Stinging Lionfish was illustrated by Christopher Burdett.

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

What is Stinging Lionfish's power and toughness? Details

Stinging Lionfish is a 2/1 creature.

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

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