Quick Answer

Tempest Owl is a common Creature — Bird from ZEN (ZEN) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tempest Owl MTG card

Tempest Owl

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Kicker {4}{U} (You may pay an additional {4}{U} as you cast this spell.) Flying When this creature enters, if it was kicked, tap up to three target permanents.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 ZEN ZEN 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Flying Kicker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.20
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.30
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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tempest Owl? Basics

Tempest Owl is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {4}{U} (You may pay an additional {4}{U} as you cast this spell.) Flying When this creature enters, if it was kicked, tap up to three target permanents."

How much mana does Tempest Owl cost to cast? Basics

Tempest Owl 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.

Tempest Owl'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.

Tempest Owl 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.

Tempest Owl's current oracle text is: "Kicker {4}{U} (You may pay an additional {4}{U} as you cast this spell.) Flying When this creature enters, if it was kicked, tap up to three target permanents."

What is the current price of Tempest Owl? Pricing

The current market price for Tempest Owl is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Tempest Owl? Pricing

You can purchase Tempest Owl 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.

Tempest Owl normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.2

Is Tempest Owl legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tempest Owl in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tempest Owl legal in Modern? Legality

Tempest Owl is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tempest Owl legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tempest Owl 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 Tempest Owl legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tempest Owl in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tempest Owl legal in Legacy? Legality

Tempest Owl is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tempest Owl legal in Vintage? Legality

Tempest Owl 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 Tempest Owl legal in Pauper? Legality

Tempest Owl 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 Tempest Owl from? Details

This printing of Tempest Owl is from ZEN (ZEN), with collector number 72.

Tempest Owl may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tempest Owl's rarity? Details

Tempest Owl is a common card in ZEN.

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

Who illustrated Tempest Owl? Details

Tempest Owl was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Tempest Owl's power and toughness? Details

Tempest Owl is a 1/2 creature.

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

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