Quick Answer

Daru Lancer is a common Creature — Human Soldier from ONS (ONS) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Commander.

Daru Lancer MTG card

Daru Lancer

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

First strike Morph {2}{W}{W} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Although the Order frowned upon his preparations for the pits, behind closed doors most saw the fights as a necessary evil.

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 6.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Brian Snõddy
First strike Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.33
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.42
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daru Lancer? Basics

Daru Lancer is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike Morph {2}{W}{W} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

How much mana does Daru Lancer cost to cast? Basics

Daru Lancer has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Daru Lancer's mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Daru Lancer has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Daru Lancer's current oracle text is: "First strike Morph {2}{W}{W} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

What is the current price of Daru Lancer? Pricing

The current market price for Daru Lancer is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Daru Lancer? Pricing

You can purchase Daru Lancer 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.

Daru Lancer normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.33

Is Daru Lancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Daru Lancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Daru Lancer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Daru Lancer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Daru Lancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Daru Lancer 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 Daru Lancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Daru Lancer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Daru Lancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Daru Lancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Daru Lancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Daru Lancer 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 Daru Lancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Daru Lancer 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 Daru Lancer from? Details

This printing of Daru Lancer is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 20.

Daru Lancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Daru Lancer's rarity? Details

Daru Lancer is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Daru Lancer? Details

Daru Lancer was illustrated by Brian Snõddy.

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

What is Daru Lancer's power and toughness? Details

Daru Lancer is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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