Quick Answer

Swift Warkite is a uncommon Creature — Dragon from DTK (DTK) costing {4}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Swift Warkite MTG card

Swift Warkite

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, you may put a creature card with mana value 3 or less from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste. Return it to your hand at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Izzy
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.53
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.67
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift Warkite? Basics

Swift Warkite is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, you may put a creature card with mana value 3 or less from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste. Return it to your hand at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Swift Warkite cost to cast? Basics

Swift Warkite has a mana cost of {4}{B}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Swift Warkite's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Swift Warkite has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Swift Warkite's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, you may put a creature card with mana value 3 or less from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste. Return it to your hand at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Swift Warkite? Pricing

The current market price for Swift Warkite is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.53 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Swift Warkite? Pricing

You can purchase Swift Warkite 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.

Swift Warkite normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.53

Is Swift Warkite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swift Warkite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swift Warkite legal in Modern? Legality

Swift Warkite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swift Warkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swift Warkite 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 Swift Warkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swift Warkite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swift Warkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Swift Warkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swift Warkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Swift Warkite 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 Swift Warkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swift Warkite 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 Swift Warkite from? Details

This printing of Swift Warkite is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 233.

Swift Warkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swift Warkite's rarity? Details

Swift Warkite is a uncommon card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Swift Warkite? Details

Swift Warkite was illustrated by Izzy.

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

What is Swift Warkite's power and toughness? Details

Swift Warkite is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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