Quick Answer

Tidehollow Strix is a common Artifact Creature — Bird from ALA (ALA) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tidehollow Strix MTG card

Tidehollow Strix

Artifact Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

The scullers beneath Esper keep strixes as trained pets, and set them loose when a fare refuses to pay.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Cyril Van Der Haegen
Deathtouch Flying

Market Prices

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$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.85
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidehollow Strix? Basics

Tidehollow Strix is a Artifact Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

How much mana does Tidehollow Strix cost to cast? Basics

Tidehollow Strix has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Tidehollow Strix's mana cost of {U}{B} 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.

Tidehollow Strix 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.

Tidehollow Strix's current oracle text is: "Flying Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Tidehollow Strix? Pricing

The current market price for Tidehollow Strix is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Tidehollow Strix? Pricing

You can purchase Tidehollow Strix 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.

Tidehollow Strix normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.85

Is Tidehollow Strix legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tidehollow Strix in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tidehollow Strix legal in Modern? Legality

Tidehollow Strix is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tidehollow Strix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tidehollow Strix 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 Tidehollow Strix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tidehollow Strix in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tidehollow Strix legal in Legacy? Legality

Tidehollow Strix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tidehollow Strix legal in Vintage? Legality

Tidehollow Strix 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 Tidehollow Strix legal in Pauper? Legality

Tidehollow Strix 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 Tidehollow Strix from? Details

This printing of Tidehollow Strix is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 203.

Tidehollow Strix may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tidehollow Strix's rarity? Details

Tidehollow Strix is a common card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Tidehollow Strix? Details

Tidehollow Strix was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

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

What is Tidehollow Strix's power and toughness? Details

Tidehollow Strix 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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