Quick Answer

War Screecher is a common Creature — Bird from CLU (CLU) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

War Screecher MTG card

War Screecher

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying {5}{W}, {T}: Other creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Soaring over Vitu-Ghazi, New Prahv, and Orzhova, the Conclave's trained falcons provided critical intelligence.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War Screecher? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {5}{W}, {T}: Other creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does War Screecher cost to cast? Basics

War Screecher has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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 Screecher's mana cost of {1}{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 Screecher 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.

War Screecher's current oracle text is: "Flying {5}{W}, {T}: Other creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of War Screecher? Pricing

The current market price for War Screecher is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy War Screecher? Pricing

You can purchase War Screecher 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 War Screecher legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is War Screecher legal in Modern? Legality

War Screecher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is War Screecher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Screecher 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 Screecher legal in Pioneer? Legality

War Screecher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is War Screecher legal in Legacy? Legality

War Screecher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Screecher legal in Vintage? Legality

War Screecher 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 Screecher legal in Pauper? Legality

War Screecher 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 Screecher from? Details

This printing of War Screecher is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 80.

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

What is War Screecher's rarity? Details

War Screecher is a common card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated War Screecher? Details

War Screecher 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 War Screecher's power and toughness? Details

War Screecher is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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