Quick Answer

Center Soul is a common Instant from DTK (DTK) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Center Soul MTG card

Center Soul

Instant

Card Text

Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Rebound

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Soul? Basics

Center Soul is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Center Soul cost to cast? Basics

Center Soul 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.

Center Soul'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.

Center Soul 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.

Center Soul's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Center Soul? Pricing

The current market price for Center Soul is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Center Soul? Pricing

You can purchase Center Soul 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.

Center Soul normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.41

Is Center Soul legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Center Soul in Standard is not available.

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

Is Center Soul legal in Modern? Legality

Center Soul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Center Soul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Center Soul 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 Center Soul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Center Soul is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Center Soul legal in Legacy? Legality

Center Soul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Center Soul legal in Vintage? Legality

Center Soul 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 Center Soul legal in Pauper? Legality

Center Soul 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 Center Soul from? Details

This printing of Center Soul is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 8.

Center Soul may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Center Soul's rarity? Details

Center Soul is a common card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Center Soul? Details

Center Soul was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

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