Quick Answer

Akrasan Squire is a common Creature — Human Soldier from ALA (ALA) costing {W}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Akrasan Squire MTG card

Akrasan Squire

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

Bant's armies are primarily composed of members of the Mortar caste, loyal commoners who haven't yet earned a sigil.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Todd Lockwood
Exalted

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.36
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€0.34
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akrasan Squire? Basics

Akrasan Squire is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Akrasan Squire cost to cast? Basics

Akrasan Squire has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Akrasan Squire's mana cost of {W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Akrasan Squire has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Akrasan Squire's current oracle text is: "Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Akrasan Squire? Pricing

The current market price for Akrasan Squire is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Akrasan Squire? Pricing

You can purchase Akrasan Squire from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Akrasan Squire normal: $0.18 | foil: $1.36

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Akrasan Squire in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Modern? Legality

Akrasan Squire is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akrasan Squire is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Akrasan Squire in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Legacy? Legality

Akrasan Squire is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Vintage? Legality

Akrasan Squire is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Akrasan Squire legal in Pauper? Legality

Akrasan Squire is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Akrasan Squire from? Details

This printing of Akrasan Squire is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 1.

Akrasan Squire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akrasan Squire's rarity? Details

Akrasan Squire is a common card in ALA.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Akrasan Squire? Details

Akrasan Squire was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Akrasan Squire's power and toughness? Details

Akrasan Squire is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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