Quick Answer

Pyroclastic Hellion is a common Creature — Hellion from ZNR (ZNR) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pyroclastic Hellion MTG card

Pyroclastic Hellion

Creature — Hellion

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may return a land you control to its owner's hand. When you do, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent.

"The difference between a hellion and a volcano is that volcanoes don't get hungry." —Sachir, Akoum Expeditionary House

Card Stats

4/5 common CMC: 5.0 ZNR ZNR 🎨 Simon Dominic

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyroclastic Hellion? Basics

Pyroclastic Hellion is a Creature — Hellion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may return a land you control to its owner's hand. When you do, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent."

How much mana does Pyroclastic Hellion cost to cast? Basics

Pyroclastic Hellion 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.

Pyroclastic Hellion'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.

Pyroclastic Hellion 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.

Pyroclastic Hellion's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may return a land you control to its owner's hand. When you do, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent."

What is the current price of Pyroclastic Hellion? Pricing

The current market price for Pyroclastic Hellion is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Pyroclastic Hellion? Pricing

You can purchase Pyroclastic Hellion 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.

Pyroclastic Hellion normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.03

Is Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pyroclastic Hellion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Modern? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion 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 Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Legacy? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Vintage? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion 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 Pyroclastic Hellion legal in Pauper? Legality

Pyroclastic Hellion 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 Pyroclastic Hellion from? Details

This printing of Pyroclastic Hellion is from ZNR (ZNR), with collector number 152.

Pyroclastic Hellion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pyroclastic Hellion's rarity? Details

Pyroclastic Hellion is a common card in ZNR.

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

Who illustrated Pyroclastic Hellion? Details

Pyroclastic Hellion was illustrated by Simon Dominic.

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

What is Pyroclastic Hellion's power and toughness? Details

Pyroclastic Hellion 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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