Quick Answer

Zhalfirin Commander is a uncommon Creature — Human Knight from DDG (DDG) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Zhalfirin Commander MTG card

Zhalfirin Commander

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{W}{W}: Target Knight creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Command is the act of balancing on a vine and convincing others that it is firm ground." —Sidar Jabari

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDG DDG 🎨 Stuart Griffin
Flanking

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zhalfirin Commander? Basics

Zhalfirin Commander is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{W}{W}: Target Knight creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Zhalfirin Commander cost to cast? Basics

Zhalfirin Commander has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Zhalfirin Commander's mana cost of {2}{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.

Zhalfirin Commander 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.

Zhalfirin Commander's current oracle text is: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.) {1}{W}{W}: Target Knight creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Zhalfirin Commander? Pricing

The current market price for Zhalfirin Commander is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Zhalfirin Commander? Pricing

You can purchase Zhalfirin Commander 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 Zhalfirin Commander legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zhalfirin Commander in Standard is not available.

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

Is Zhalfirin Commander legal in Modern? Legality

Zhalfirin Commander is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Zhalfirin Commander legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zhalfirin Commander 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 Zhalfirin Commander legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Zhalfirin Commander in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Zhalfirin Commander legal in Legacy? Legality

Zhalfirin Commander is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Zhalfirin Commander legal in Vintage? Legality

Zhalfirin Commander 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 Zhalfirin Commander legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zhalfirin Commander 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 Zhalfirin Commander from? Details

This printing of Zhalfirin Commander is from DDG (DDG), with collector number 13.

Zhalfirin Commander may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zhalfirin Commander's rarity? Details

Zhalfirin Commander is a uncommon card in DDG.

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

Who illustrated Zhalfirin Commander? Details

Zhalfirin Commander was illustrated by Stuart Griffin.

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

What is Zhalfirin Commander's power and toughness? Details

Zhalfirin Commander is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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