Quick Answer

Stormscape Familiar is a common Creature — Bird from PLS (PLS) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $1.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stormscape Familiar MTG card

Stormscape Familiar

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying White spells and black spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

Each Stormscape apprentice must hand-raise and train an owl before attaining the rank of master.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Heather Hudson
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$21.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$24.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.59
Normal
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Cardmarket
€6.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stormscape Familiar? Basics

Stormscape Familiar is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying White spells and black spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Stormscape Familiar cost to cast? Basics

Stormscape Familiar 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.

Stormscape Familiar'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.

Stormscape Familiar 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.

Stormscape Familiar's current oracle text is: "Flying White spells and black spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Stormscape Familiar? Pricing

The current market price for Stormscape Familiar is approximately $1.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $21.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Stormscape Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase Stormscape Familiar 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.

Stormscape Familiar normal: $1.12 | foil: $21.07

Is Stormscape Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stormscape Familiar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stormscape Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Stormscape Familiar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stormscape Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stormscape Familiar 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 Stormscape Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stormscape Familiar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stormscape Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Stormscape Familiar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stormscape Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Stormscape Familiar 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 Stormscape Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Stormscape Familiar 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 Stormscape Familiar from? Details

This printing of Stormscape Familiar is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 36.

Stormscape Familiar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stormscape Familiar's rarity? Details

Stormscape Familiar is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Stormscape Familiar? Details

Stormscape Familiar was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Stormscape Familiar's power and toughness? Details

Stormscape Familiar 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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