Quick Answer

War Falcon is a common Creature — Bird from M13 (M13) costing {W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

War Falcon MTG card

War Falcon

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying This creature can't attack unless you control a Knight or a Soldier.

The falcon is the picture of nobility, maintaining a regal bearing even as it conducts the bloody business of war.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 1.0 M13 M13 🎨 Volkan Baǵa
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.31
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.22
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.80
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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War Falcon? Basics

War Falcon is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature can't attack unless you control a Knight or a Soldier."

How much mana does War Falcon cost to cast? Basics

War Falcon has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

War Falcon's mana cost of {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.

War Falcon has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

War Falcon's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature can't attack unless you control a Knight or a Soldier."

What is the current price of War Falcon? Pricing

The current market price for War Falcon is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy War Falcon? Pricing

You can purchase War Falcon 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.

War Falcon normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.31

Is War Falcon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for War Falcon in Standard is not available.

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

Is War Falcon legal in Modern? Legality

War Falcon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is War Falcon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Falcon 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 War Falcon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for War Falcon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is War Falcon legal in Legacy? Legality

War Falcon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Falcon legal in Vintage? Legality

War Falcon 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 War Falcon legal in Pauper? Legality

War Falcon 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 War Falcon from? Details

This printing of War Falcon is from M13 (M13), with collector number 38.

War Falcon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is War Falcon's rarity? Details

War Falcon is a common card in M13.

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

Who illustrated War Falcon? Details

War Falcon was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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

What is War Falcon's power and toughness? Details

War Falcon 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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