Quick Answer

Xira Arien is a rare Legendary Creature — Insect Wizard from BCHR (BCHR) costing {B}{R}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Xira Arien MTG card

Xira Arien

Legendary Creature — Insect Wizard

Card Text

Flying {B}{R}{G}, {T}: Target player draws a card.

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 3.0 BCHR BCHR 🎨 Melissa A. Benson
Flying

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xira Arien? Basics

Xira Arien is a Legendary Creature — Insect Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {B}{R}{G}, {T}: Target player draws a card."

How much mana does Xira Arien cost to cast? Basics

Xira Arien has a mana cost of {B}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R 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.

Xira Arien's mana cost of {B}{R}{G} 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.

Xira Arien has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Xira Arien's current oracle text is: "Flying {B}{R}{G}, {T}: Target player draws a card."

What is the current price of Xira Arien? Pricing

Price data for Xira Arien is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Xira Arien? Pricing

You can purchase Xira Arien 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 Xira Arien legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Xira Arien in Standard is not available.

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

Is Xira Arien legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Xira Arien in Modern is not available.

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

Is Xira Arien legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Xira Arien 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 Xira Arien legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Xira Arien in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Xira Arien legal in Legacy? Legality

Xira Arien is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Xira Arien legal in Vintage? Legality

Xira Arien 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 Xira Arien legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Xira Arien in Pauper is not available.

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 Xira Arien from? Details

This printing of Xira Arien is from BCHR (BCHR), with collector number 90.

Xira Arien may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Xira Arien's rarity? Details

Xira Arien is a rare card in BCHR.

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

Who illustrated Xira Arien? Details

Xira Arien was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson.

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

What is Xira Arien's power and toughness? Details

Xira Arien 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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