Is Impaler Shrike legal in Standard, Modern, and Commander?

Impaler Shrike is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper.

What type of card is Impaler Shrike?

Impaler Shrike is a Creature — Phyrexian Bird. Its oracle text reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw three cards."

Impaler Shrike

Creature — Phyrexian Bird

$0.06 ↗Commander, Modern

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw three cards.

Set New Phyrexia

Rarity Common

Mana Value 4

Artist Nils Hamm

Collector # 36

Scryfall Gatherer

Standard	Not legal
Pioneer	Not legal
Modern	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Vintage	Legal
Commander	Legal
Pauper	Legal
Historic	Not legal

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