Quick Answer

Akroan Hoplite is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from CN2 (CN2) costing {R}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Akroan Hoplite MTG card

Akroan Hoplite

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of attacking creatures you control.

"Fair fight? How could it be a fair fight? We're Akroans. They're not."

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Igor Kieryluk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akroan Hoplite? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of attacking creatures you control."

How much mana does Akroan Hoplite cost to cast? Basics

Akroan Hoplite has a mana cost of {R}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Akroan Hoplite's mana cost of {R}{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.

Akroan Hoplite has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Akroan Hoplite's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of attacking creatures you control."

What is the current price of Akroan Hoplite? Pricing

The current market price for Akroan Hoplite is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Akroan Hoplite? Pricing

You can purchase Akroan Hoplite 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.

Akroan Hoplite normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.69

Is Akroan Hoplite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Akroan Hoplite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Akroan Hoplite legal in Modern? Legality

Akroan Hoplite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Akroan Hoplite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akroan Hoplite 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 Akroan Hoplite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Akroan Hoplite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Akroan Hoplite legal in Legacy? Legality

Akroan Hoplite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Akroan Hoplite legal in Vintage? Legality

Akroan Hoplite 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 Akroan Hoplite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Akroan Hoplite in Pauper is not available.

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 Akroan Hoplite from? Details

This printing of Akroan Hoplite is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 197.

Akroan Hoplite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akroan Hoplite's rarity? Details

Akroan Hoplite is a uncommon card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Akroan Hoplite? Details

Akroan Hoplite was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Akroan Hoplite's power and toughness? Details

Akroan Hoplite is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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