Quick Answer

Transforming Flourish is a rare Instant from TDC (TDC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Transforming Flourish MTG card

Transforming Flourish

Instant

Card Text

Demonstrate (When you cast this spell, you may copy it. If you do, choose an opponent to also copy it. Players may choose new targets for their copies.) Destroy target artifact or creature you don't control. If that permanent is destroyed this way, its controller exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card, then they may cast that card without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Xavier Ribeiro
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Transforming Flourish? Basics

Transforming Flourish is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Demonstrate (When you cast this spell, you may copy it. If you do, choose an opponent to also copy it. Players may choose new targets for their copies.) Destroy target artifact or creature you don't control. If that permanent is destroyed this way, its controller exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card, then they may cast that card without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Transforming Flourish cost to cast? Basics

Transforming Flourish has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Transforming Flourish's mana cost of {2}{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.

Transforming Flourish 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.

Transforming Flourish's current oracle text is: "Demonstrate (When you cast this spell, you may copy it. If you do, choose an opponent to also copy it. Players may choose new targets for their copies.) Destroy target artifact or creature you don't control. If that permanent is destroyed this way, its controller exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card, then they may cast that card without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Transforming Flourish? Pricing

The current market price for Transforming Flourish is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Transforming Flourish? Pricing

You can purchase Transforming Flourish 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 Transforming Flourish legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Transforming Flourish in Standard is not available.

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

Is Transforming Flourish legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Transforming Flourish in Modern is not available.

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

Is Transforming Flourish legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Transforming Flourish 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 Transforming Flourish legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Transforming Flourish in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Transforming Flourish legal in Legacy? Legality

Transforming Flourish is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Transforming Flourish legal in Vintage? Legality

Transforming Flourish 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 Transforming Flourish legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Transforming Flourish 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 Transforming Flourish from? Details

This printing of Transforming Flourish is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 39.

Transforming Flourish may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Transforming Flourish's rarity? Details

Transforming Flourish is a rare card in TDC.

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

Who illustrated Transforming Flourish? Details

Transforming Flourish was illustrated by Xavier Ribeiro.

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

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