Quick Answer

Magmatic Hellkite is a rare Creature — Dragon from TDM (TDM) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.37 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Magmatic Hellkite MTG card

Magmatic Hellkite

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, destroy target nonbasic land an opponent controls. Its controller searches their library for a basic land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped with a stun counter on it, then shuffles. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 4.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Tyler Walpole
Flying

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.37
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TCGPlayer
$0.42
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.53
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€0.72
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magmatic Hellkite? Basics

Magmatic Hellkite is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target nonbasic land an opponent controls. Its controller searches their library for a basic land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped with a stun counter on it, then shuffles. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

How much mana does Magmatic Hellkite cost to cast? Basics

Magmatic Hellkite has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Magmatic Hellkite's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Magmatic Hellkite has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Magmatic Hellkite's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target nonbasic land an opponent controls. Its controller searches their library for a basic land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped with a stun counter on it, then shuffles. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

What is the current price of Magmatic Hellkite? Pricing

The current market price for Magmatic Hellkite is approximately $0.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Magmatic Hellkite? Pricing

You can purchase Magmatic Hellkite 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.

Magmatic Hellkite normal: $0.37 | foil: $0.42

Is Magmatic Hellkite legal in Standard? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Magmatic Hellkite legal in Modern? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Magmatic Hellkite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite 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 Magmatic Hellkite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Magmatic Hellkite legal in Legacy? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Magmatic Hellkite legal in Vintage? Legality

Magmatic Hellkite 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 Magmatic Hellkite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Magmatic Hellkite 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 Magmatic Hellkite from? Details

This printing of Magmatic Hellkite is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 111.

Magmatic Hellkite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Magmatic Hellkite's rarity? Details

Magmatic Hellkite is a rare card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Magmatic Hellkite? Details

Magmatic Hellkite was illustrated by Tyler Walpole.

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

What is Magmatic Hellkite's power and toughness? Details

Magmatic Hellkite is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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