Quick Answer

Scouting Hawk is a common Creature — Bird from CLB (CLB) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Scouting Hawk MTG card

Scouting Hawk

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying Keen Sight — When this creature enters, if an opponent controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 3.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Ilse Gort
Flying Keen Sight

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scouting Hawk? Basics

Scouting Hawk is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Keen Sight — When this creature enters, if an opponent controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Scouting Hawk cost to cast? Basics

Scouting Hawk 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.

Scouting Hawk'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.

Scouting Hawk 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.

Scouting Hawk's current oracle text is: "Flying Keen Sight — When this creature enters, if an opponent controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Scouting Hawk? Pricing

The current market price for Scouting Hawk is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Scouting Hawk? Pricing

You can purchase Scouting Hawk 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.

Scouting Hawk normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.17

Is Scouting Hawk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scouting Hawk in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scouting Hawk legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scouting Hawk in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scouting Hawk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scouting Hawk 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 Scouting Hawk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scouting Hawk in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scouting Hawk legal in Legacy? Legality

Scouting Hawk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scouting Hawk legal in Vintage? Legality

Scouting Hawk 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 Scouting Hawk legal in Pauper? Legality

Scouting Hawk 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 Scouting Hawk from? Details

This printing of Scouting Hawk is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 41.

Scouting Hawk may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scouting Hawk's rarity? Details

Scouting Hawk is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Scouting Hawk? Details

Scouting Hawk was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

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

What is Scouting Hawk's power and toughness? Details

Scouting Hawk is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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