Quick Answer

Ardent Militia is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from 6ED (6ED) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ardent Militia MTG card

Ardent Militia

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Vigilance

Some fight for honor and some for gold, but the militia fight for hearth and home.

Card Stats

2/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Zina Saunders
Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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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
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ardent Militia? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Vigilance"

How much mana does Ardent Militia cost to cast? Basics

Ardent Militia has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Ardent Militia's mana cost of {4}{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.

Ardent Militia has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Ardent Militia's current oracle text is: "Vigilance"

What is the current price of Ardent Militia? Pricing

The current market price for Ardent Militia is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Ardent Militia? Pricing

You can purchase Ardent Militia 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.

Is Ardent Militia legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ardent Militia in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ardent Militia legal in Modern? Legality

Ardent Militia is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ardent Militia legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ardent Militia 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 Ardent Militia legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ardent Militia in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ardent Militia legal in Legacy? Legality

Ardent Militia is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ardent Militia legal in Vintage? Legality

Ardent Militia 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 Ardent Militia legal in Pauper? Legality

Ardent Militia 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 Ardent Militia from? Details

This printing of Ardent Militia is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 3.

Ardent Militia may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ardent Militia's rarity? Details

Ardent Militia is a uncommon card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Ardent Militia? Details

Ardent Militia was illustrated by Zina Saunders.

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

What is Ardent Militia's power and toughness? Details

Ardent Militia is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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