Quick Answer

Dai Li Censor is a common Creature — Human Soldier Advisor from TLE (TLE) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dai Li Censor MTG card

Dai Li Censor

Creature — Human Soldier Advisor

Card Text

{1}, Sacrifice another creature: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.

The Dai Li are the cultural authority of Ba Sing Se and guardians of all Earth Kingdom traditions.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 TLE TLE 🎨 HAIKEI

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.25
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dai Li Censor? Basics

Dai Li Censor is a Creature — Human Soldier Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, Sacrifice another creature: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn."

How much mana does Dai Li Censor cost to cast? Basics

Dai Li Censor has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Dai Li Censor's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Dai Li Censor 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.

Dai Li Censor's current oracle text is: "{1}, Sacrifice another creature: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn."

What is the current price of Dai Li Censor? Pricing

The current market price for Dai Li Censor is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Dai Li Censor? Pricing

You can purchase Dai Li Censor 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.

Dai Li Censor normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.13

Is Dai Li Censor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dai Li Censor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dai Li Censor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dai Li Censor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dai Li Censor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dai Li Censor 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 Dai Li Censor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dai Li Censor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dai Li Censor legal in Legacy? Legality

Dai Li Censor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dai Li Censor legal in Vintage? Legality

Dai Li Censor 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 Dai Li Censor legal in Pauper? Legality

Dai Li Censor 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 Dai Li Censor from? Details

This printing of Dai Li Censor is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 102.

Dai Li Censor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dai Li Censor's rarity? Details

Dai Li Censor is a common card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Dai Li Censor? Details

Dai Li Censor was illustrated by HAIKEI.

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

What is Dai Li Censor's power and toughness? Details

Dai Li Censor is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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