Quick Answer

Auriok Steelshaper is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from MRD (MRD) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.89 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Auriok Steelshaper MTG card

Auriok Steelshaper

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Equip costs you pay cost {1} less. As long as this creature is equipped, each creature you control that's a Soldier or a Knight gets +1/+1.

They put their safety in his hands. He puts sharpened steel in theirs.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Dany Orizio

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.89
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TCGPlayer
$6.69
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$8.99
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Cardmarket
€0.49
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€3.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auriok Steelshaper? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Equip costs you pay cost {1} less. As long as this creature is equipped, each creature you control that's a Soldier or a Knight gets +1/+1."

How much mana does Auriok Steelshaper cost to cast? Basics

Auriok Steelshaper has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Auriok Steelshaper's mana cost of {1}{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.

Auriok Steelshaper 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.

Auriok Steelshaper's current oracle text is: "Equip costs you pay cost {1} less. As long as this creature is equipped, each creature you control that's a Soldier or a Knight gets +1/+1."

What is the current price of Auriok Steelshaper? Pricing

The current market price for Auriok Steelshaper is approximately $0.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Auriok Steelshaper? Pricing

You can purchase Auriok Steelshaper 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.

Auriok Steelshaper normal: $0.89 | foil: $6.69

Is Auriok Steelshaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Auriok Steelshaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Auriok Steelshaper legal in Modern? Legality

Auriok Steelshaper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Auriok Steelshaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Auriok Steelshaper 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 Auriok Steelshaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Auriok Steelshaper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Auriok Steelshaper legal in Legacy? Legality

Auriok Steelshaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Auriok Steelshaper legal in Vintage? Legality

Auriok Steelshaper 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 Auriok Steelshaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Auriok Steelshaper 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 Auriok Steelshaper from? Details

This printing of Auriok Steelshaper is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 4.

Auriok Steelshaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Auriok Steelshaper's rarity? Details

Auriok Steelshaper is a rare card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Auriok Steelshaper? Details

Auriok Steelshaper was illustrated by Dany Orizio.

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

What is Auriok Steelshaper's power and toughness? Details

Auriok Steelshaper 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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