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Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier from CMR (CMR) costing {2}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant MTG card

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant

Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier

Card Text

Note the mana value of each card as it's put into exile. Bell Borca's power is equal to the greatest number noted for it this turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn.

Card Stats

*/5 rare CMC: 4.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Mila Pesic

Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.18
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant? Basics

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is a Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Note the mana value of each card as it's put into exile. Bell Borca's power is equal to the greatest number noted for it this turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn."

How much mana does Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant cost to cast? Basics

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant has a mana cost of {2}{R}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant's mana cost of {2}{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.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant's current oracle text is: "Note the mana value of each card as it's put into exile. Bell Borca's power is equal to the greatest number noted for it this turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn."

What is the current price of Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant? Pricing

The current market price for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant? Pricing

You can purchase Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.18

Is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Legacy? Legality

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Vintage? Legality

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant from? Details

This printing of Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 271.

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant's rarity? Details

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is a rare card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant? Details

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant was illustrated by Mila Pesic.

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

What is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant's power and toughness? Details

Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is a */5 creature.

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

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