Dancing Scimitar
Classic Sixth Edition 279 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 279
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Bobbing merrily from opponent to opponent, the scimitar began adding playful little flourishes to its strokes; it even turned a couple of somersaults.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Dancing Scimitar on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Dancing Scimitar was originally introduced in the Antiquities expansion in 1994, intended to evoke the flavor of Arabian-themed artifacts within the game's early lore. It was later reprinted in the Classic Sixth Edition, released in 1999, which served as a foundational core set that aimed to streamline gameplay mechanics and update the card frame aesthetic. This version maintained the creature's identity as a construct that bridges the gap between mechanical artifact and sentient combatant, reflecting the game's early fascination with enchanted weaponry.
The artwork for the Sixth Edition printing captures the essence of a magically animated blade, continuing the legacy of the original illustrators who drew inspiration from high-fantasy tropes of desert sorcery. By the time of the Sixth Edition release, Magic: The Gathering had moved toward more standardized layouts to improve legibility and competitive consistency. The Dancing Scimitar is frequently regarded by veteran players as a representative example of the functional, straightforward card design that defined the late nineties era of the game.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Dancing Scimitar
Dancing Scimitar is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Classic Sixth Edition 279 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Dancing Scimitar on collecto.rs?
Dancing Scimitar doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Dancing Scimitar?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Dancing Scimitar catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Dancing Scimitar is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
