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Sword-Swallowing Seraph is a uncommon Creature — Angel Performer from UNF (UNF) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph MTG card

Sword-Swallowing Seraph

Creature — Angel Performer

Card Text

Flying, vigilance When this creature enters, you may put a name sticker on a nonland permanent you own. {1}{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature with a name sticker on it. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Vladimir Krisetskiy
Flying Vigilance

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$0.03
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Vintage Banned

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sword-Swallowing Seraph? Basics

Sword-Swallowing Seraph is a Creature — Angel Performer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, vigilance When this creature enters, you may put a name sticker on a nonland permanent you own. {1}{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature with a name sticker on it. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Sword-Swallowing Seraph cost to cast? Basics

Sword-Swallowing Seraph has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph's mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph 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.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph's current oracle text is: "Flying, vigilance When this creature enters, you may put a name sticker on a nonland permanent you own. {1}{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature with a name sticker on it. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Sword-Swallowing Seraph? Pricing

The current market price for Sword-Swallowing Seraph is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

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

Where can I buy Sword-Swallowing Seraph? Pricing

You can purchase Sword-Swallowing Seraph 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.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.11

Is Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sword-Swallowing Seraph in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sword-Swallowing Seraph in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sword-Swallowing Seraph 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 Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sword-Swallowing Seraph in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Legacy? Legality

Sword-Swallowing Seraph is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Vintage? Legality

Sword-Swallowing Seraph is Banned 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 Sword-Swallowing Seraph legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sword-Swallowing Seraph 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 Sword-Swallowing Seraph from? Details

This printing of Sword-Swallowing Seraph is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 30.

Sword-Swallowing Seraph may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sword-Swallowing Seraph's rarity? Details

Sword-Swallowing Seraph is a uncommon card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Sword-Swallowing Seraph? Details

Sword-Swallowing Seraph was illustrated by Vladimir Krisetskiy.

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

What is Sword-Swallowing Seraph's power and toughness? Details

Sword-Swallowing Seraph 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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