Monastery Swiftspear
Khans of Tarkir 118 • uncommon
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 118
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Haste
Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
The calligraphy of combat is written with strokes of sudden blood.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperBanned
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- 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 Monastery Swiftspear on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Monastery Swiftspear was first introduced in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir. It represents the Jeskai Way, a faction on the plane of Tarkir characterized by their focus on martial arts, mysticism, and speed. The card was designed to function as a powerful aggressive creature that rewards players for casting noncreature spells, cementing its role as a staple in fast-paced deck archetypes across multiple formats.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who utilized a dynamic artistic style to capture the swiftspear’s agility and combat prowess. Since its release, the card has been widely received as one of the most efficient creatures in the game's history, frequently appearing in competitive Red Deck Wins and Burn decks. Its enduring popularity led to its inclusion in numerous reprints and specialized sets, maintaining its status as a foundational piece for players who favor high-velocity gameplay.
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 Monastery Swiftspear
Monastery Swiftspear is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Khans of Tarkir 118 • uncommon. 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 Monastery Swiftspear on collecto.rs?
Monastery Swiftspear 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 Monastery Swiftspear?
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 Monastery Swiftspear catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Monastery Swiftspear 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
