Xira, the Golden Sting
~$0.39 low · ~$0.41 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Insect Assassin
Dominaria United Commander #48 · Illustrated by Mila Pesic
Dominaria United Commander #48 · Illustrated by Mila PesicWhat is Xira, the Golden Sting worth?
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Oracle text
Flying, haste
Whenever Xira attacks, put an egg counter on another target creature without an egg counter on it. When that creature dies, if it has an egg counter on it, draw a card and create a 1/1 black Insect creature token with flying.
3/3
Format legality
All 2 printings of Xira, the Golden Sting
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Etched foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dominaria United Commander dmc #48· 2022rare· Cardmarket €0.53 · €0.45 foil | rare | $0.39 | $0.41 | No etched foil printing | €0.53€0.45 foil | |
 Dominaria United Commander dmc #70· 2022rare | rare | No non-foil printing | No foil printing | $0.39 | — |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2022
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #13,689 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying, Haste
- Artist
- Mila Pesic
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Dominaria United Commander card (#48).
048 · DMC · R · EN
- 048Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- DMCSet code for Dominaria United Commander
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
2022-09-09
The delayed triggered ability created as Xira's ability resolves will trigger even if Xira is no longer on the battlefield when that creature dies.
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