Quick Answer

Vivid Flying Fish is a common Creature — Fish Lizard from GS1 (GS1) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Vivid Flying Fish MTG card

Vivid Flying Fish

Creature — Fish Lizard

Card Text

This creature has flying as long as it's attacking. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

The rainbow seen above the Great Lake of Cloud Dream just after the rain is nothing but the vivid-colored flying fishes' ritual dance.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 GS1 GS1 🎨 Tingting Yeh

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vivid Flying Fish? Basics

Vivid Flying Fish is a Creature — Fish Lizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature has flying as long as it's attacking. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

How much mana does Vivid Flying Fish cost to cast? Basics

Vivid Flying Fish 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.

Vivid Flying Fish'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.

Vivid Flying Fish 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.

Vivid Flying Fish's current oracle text is: "This creature has flying as long as it's attacking. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

What is the current price of Vivid Flying Fish? Pricing

The current market price for Vivid Flying Fish is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Vivid Flying Fish? Pricing

You can purchase Vivid Flying Fish 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.

Is Vivid Flying Fish legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vivid Flying Fish in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vivid Flying Fish legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Vivid Flying Fish in Modern is not available.

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

Is Vivid Flying Fish legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vivid Flying Fish 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 Vivid Flying Fish legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vivid Flying Fish in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vivid Flying Fish legal in Legacy? Legality

Vivid Flying Fish is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vivid Flying Fish legal in Vintage? Legality

Vivid Flying Fish 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 Vivid Flying Fish legal in Pauper? Legality

Vivid Flying Fish 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 Vivid Flying Fish from? Details

This printing of Vivid Flying Fish is from GS1 (GS1), with collector number 4.

Vivid Flying Fish may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vivid Flying Fish's rarity? Details

Vivid Flying Fish is a common card in GS1.

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

Who illustrated Vivid Flying Fish? Details

Vivid Flying Fish was illustrated by Tingting Yeh.

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

What is Vivid Flying Fish's power and toughness? Details

Vivid Flying Fish 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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