MagicClassic Sixth Edition
Dancing Scimitar — Classic Sixth Edition #279
Dancing Scimitar is a rare Artifact Creature — Spirit from Classic Sixth Edition (1999), collector number 279, illustrated by Anson Maddocks.
Dancing Scimitar price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 279
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {4}
- Colour
- Colourless
- Power / toughness
- 1/5
- Illustrator
- Anson Maddocks
- Released
- 21 April 1999
What Dancing Scimitar does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Format legality
Other printings of Dancing Scimitar
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292★ |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Ninth Edition 2005 | Uncommon | $5.43 foil |
| 292 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Ninth Edition 2005 | Uncommon | €0.16 |
| 362 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Fifth Edition 1997 | Rare | €0.21 |
| 313 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Fourth Edition 1995 | Rare | €0.42 |
| 243 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Summer Magic / Edgar 1994 | Rare | — |
| 243 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Revised Edition 1994 | Rare | €0.90 |
| 61 |  Dancing Scimitar Artifact Creature — Spirit | Arabian Nights 1993 | Rare | €33.44 |
All 8 Dancing Scimitar printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Dancing Scimitar from Classic Sixth Edition worth?
About €0.32 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Dancing Scimitar are there?
8 English paper printings, from Arabian Nights to Classic Sixth Edition. The cheapest right now is the Ninth Edition printing.
Is Dancing Scimitar legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Dancing Scimitar (Classic Sixth Edition)?
Anson Maddocks.
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