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Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is a mythic Legendary Creature — Bird Monk from YTDM (YTDM) costing {U}{R}{W}.

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon MTG card

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk

Card Text

Flying, Vigilance, Haste When Xho Cai enters, the next noncreature spell you cast costs {1} less to cast. Flurry — Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, exile up to one target creature you control, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.

Card Stats

2/4 mythic CMC: 3.0 YTDM YTDM 🎨 Jake Murray
Flurry Flying Haste Vigilance

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon? Basics

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is a Legendary Creature — Bird Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, Vigilance, Haste When Xho Cai enters, the next noncreature spell you cast costs {1} less to cast. Flurry — Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, exile up to one target creature you control, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control."

How much mana does Xho Cai, Flickering Talon cost to cast? Basics

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon has a mana cost of {U}{R}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, 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.

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon's mana cost of {U}{R}{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.

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon 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.

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon's current oracle text is: "Flying, Vigilance, Haste When Xho Cai enters, the next noncreature spell you cast costs {1} less to cast. Flurry — Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, exile up to one target creature you control, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Xho Cai, Flickering Talon? Pricing

Price data for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Xho Cai, Flickering Talon? Pricing

You can purchase Xho Cai, Flickering Talon 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 Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Modern is not available.

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

Is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon in Vintage is not available.

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 Xho Cai, Flickering Talon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Xho Cai, Flickering Talon 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 Xho Cai, Flickering Talon from? Details

This printing of Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is from YTDM (YTDM), with collector number 28.

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon's rarity? Details

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is a mythic card in YTDM.

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

Who illustrated Xho Cai, Flickering Talon? Details

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon was illustrated by Jake Murray.

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

What is Xho Cai, Flickering Talon's power and toughness? Details

Xho Cai, Flickering Talon is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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