Quick Answer

Benalish Sleeper is a common Creature — Phyrexian Human Soldier from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Benalish Sleeper MTG card

Benalish Sleeper

Creature — Phyrexian Human Soldier

Card Text

Kicker {B} (You may pay an additional {B} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.

Even he didn't know what he was until he felt his skin shifting and splitting, his mind overtaken by a chaos of whispers.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 2.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Josu Hernaiz
Kicker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benalish Sleeper? Basics

Benalish Sleeper is a Creature — Phyrexian Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {B} (You may pay an additional {B} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice."

How much mana does Benalish Sleeper cost to cast? Basics

Benalish Sleeper 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.

Benalish Sleeper'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.

Benalish Sleeper 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.

Benalish Sleeper's current oracle text is: "Kicker {B} (You may pay an additional {B} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Benalish Sleeper? Pricing

The current market price for Benalish Sleeper is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Benalish Sleeper? Pricing

You can purchase Benalish Sleeper 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.

Benalish Sleeper normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.16

Is Benalish Sleeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Benalish Sleeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Benalish Sleeper legal in Modern? Legality

Benalish Sleeper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Benalish Sleeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Benalish Sleeper 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 Benalish Sleeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Benalish Sleeper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Benalish Sleeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Benalish Sleeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Benalish Sleeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Benalish Sleeper 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 Benalish Sleeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Benalish Sleeper 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 Benalish Sleeper from? Details

This printing of Benalish Sleeper is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 8.

Benalish Sleeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Benalish Sleeper's rarity? Details

Benalish Sleeper is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Benalish Sleeper? Details

Benalish Sleeper was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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

What is Benalish Sleeper's power and toughness? Details

Benalish Sleeper is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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