Quick Answer

Dawnstrike Paladin is a common Creature — Human Knight from DDL (DDL) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dawnstrike Paladin MTG card

Dawnstrike Paladin

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

She crushes darkness beneath her charger's hooves.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 5.0 DDL DDL 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Lifelink Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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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 Dawnstrike Paladin? Basics

Dawnstrike Paladin is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Dawnstrike Paladin cost to cast? Basics

Dawnstrike Paladin has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Dawnstrike Paladin's mana cost of {3}{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.

Dawnstrike Paladin has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Dawnstrike Paladin's current oracle text is: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Dawnstrike Paladin? Pricing

The current market price for Dawnstrike Paladin is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Dawnstrike Paladin? Pricing

You can purchase Dawnstrike Paladin 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 Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dawnstrike Paladin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Modern? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin 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 Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Legacy? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Vintage? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin 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 Dawnstrike Paladin legal in Pauper? Legality

Dawnstrike Paladin 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 Dawnstrike Paladin from? Details

This printing of Dawnstrike Paladin is from DDL (DDL), with collector number 14.

Dawnstrike Paladin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dawnstrike Paladin's rarity? Details

Dawnstrike Paladin is a common card in DDL.

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

Who illustrated Dawnstrike Paladin? Details

Dawnstrike Paladin was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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

What is Dawnstrike Paladin's power and toughness? Details

Dawnstrike Paladin is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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