Quick Answer

Cenn's Tactician is a rare Creature — Kithkin Soldier from DCI (DCI) costing {W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cenn's Tactician MTG card

Cenn's Tactician

Creature — Kithkin Soldier

Card Text

{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Soldier creature. Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it can block an additional creature each combat.

"A well-trained force brings peace... which brings more time for training!"

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 DCI DCI 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.87
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$0.59
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cenn's Tactician? Basics

Cenn's Tactician is a Creature — Kithkin Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Soldier creature. Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it can block an additional creature each combat."

How much mana does Cenn's Tactician cost to cast? Basics

Cenn's Tactician has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Cenn's Tactician's mana cost of {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.

Cenn's Tactician has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Cenn's Tactician's current oracle text is: "{W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Soldier creature. Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it can block an additional creature each combat."

What is the current price of Cenn's Tactician? Pricing

Price data for Cenn's Tactician is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Cenn's Tactician? Pricing

You can purchase Cenn's Tactician 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 Cenn's Tactician legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cenn's Tactician in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cenn's Tactician legal in Modern? Legality

Cenn's Tactician is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cenn's Tactician legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cenn's Tactician 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 Cenn's Tactician legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cenn's Tactician in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cenn's Tactician legal in Legacy? Legality

Cenn's Tactician is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cenn's Tactician legal in Vintage? Legality

Cenn's Tactician 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 Cenn's Tactician legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cenn's Tactician 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 Cenn's Tactician from? Details

This printing of Cenn's Tactician is from DCI (DCI), with collector number 14.

Cenn's Tactician may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cenn's Tactician's rarity? Details

Cenn's Tactician is a rare card in DCI.

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

Who illustrated Cenn's Tactician? Details

Cenn's Tactician was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Cenn's Tactician's power and toughness? Details

Cenn's Tactician 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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