Quick Answer

Zhao, the Seething Flame is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from TLE (TLE) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $5.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Zhao, the Seething Flame MTG card

Zhao, the Seething Flame

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

"Stand and fight, Avatar!"

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Rafater
Menace

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.99
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.70
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zhao, the Seething Flame? Basics

Zhao, the Seething Flame is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

How much mana does Zhao, the Seething Flame cost to cast? Basics

Zhao, the Seething Flame has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Zhao, the Seething Flame's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Zhao, the Seething Flame has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Zhao, the Seething Flame's current oracle text is: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

What is the current price of Zhao, the Seething Flame? Pricing

The current market price for Zhao, the Seething Flame is approximately $5.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Zhao, the Seething Flame? Pricing

You can purchase Zhao, the Seething Flame 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.

Zhao, the Seething Flame normal: $5.99 | foil: $0.47

Is Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zhao, the Seething Flame in Standard is not available.

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

Is Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Zhao, the Seething Flame in Modern is not available.

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

Is Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zhao, the Seething Flame 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 Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Zhao, the Seething Flame in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Legacy? Legality

Zhao, the Seething Flame is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Vintage? Legality

Zhao, the Seething Flame 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 Zhao, the Seething Flame legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zhao, the Seething Flame 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 Zhao, the Seething Flame from? Details

This printing of Zhao, the Seething Flame is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 245.

Zhao, the Seething Flame may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zhao, the Seething Flame's rarity? Details

Zhao, the Seething Flame is a uncommon card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Zhao, the Seething Flame? Details

Zhao, the Seething Flame was illustrated by Rafater.

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

What is Zhao, the Seething Flame's power and toughness? Details

Zhao, the Seething Flame is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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