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Baleful Strix
SLZ · The Zeta Set #88 · Common · released 2026-09-02
{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Bird
Flying, deathtouch
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Baleful Strix is a common black-blue creature from The Zeta Set (2026). It has been printed 22 times across 18 sets, from 2012 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $4.43 to $22.47 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Baleful Strix in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (22)
Prices range from $4.43 to $22.47 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Archenemy: Nicol Bolas at $4.43.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planechase 2012 | 82 | Uncommon | $10.82 | — |
| Commander 2013 | 177 | Uncommon | $6.72 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 243 | Rare | — | — |
| Eternal Masters | 196 | Rare | $5.02 | $13.76 |
| Commander 2016 | 181 | Uncommon | $4.54 | — |
| Planechase Anthology | 82 | Uncommon | $6.66 | — |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | 80 | Uncommon | $4.43 | — |
| The List | PCA-82 | Uncommon | $7.04 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 94 | Rare | $11.59 | — |
| Double Masters | 191 | Rare | $6.19 | $10.45 |
| Forgotten Realms Commander | 177 | Rare | $5.43 | — |
| Dominaria United Commander | 143 | Rare | $6.01 | — |
| The Brothers' War Commander | 120 | Rare | $8.85 | — |
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander | 200 | Rare | $6.94 | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander | 215 | Rare | $7.60 | — |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 86 | Rare | $14.99 | $22.47 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 318 | Rare | $4.80 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2070 | Rare | $11.82 | $11.86 |
| The Zeta Set | 330 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 209 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set This page | 88 | Common | — | — |
| The List | E01-80 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baleful Strix legal in Commander?
Yes — Baleful Strix is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Baleful Strix legal in?
Baleful Strix is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Baleful Strix been printed?
Baleful Strix has been printed 22 times across 18 sets, from 2012 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Baleful Strix?
The cheapest printing is Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (#80) at about $4.43.
Who illustrated Baleful Strix?
This printing of Baleful Strix was illustrated by MSCHF.