Quick Answer

Dwarven Soldier is a common Creature — Dwarf Soldier from 5ED (5ED) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dwarven Soldier MTG card

Dwarven Soldier

Creature — Dwarf Soldier

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by one or more Orcs, this creature gets +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Orc must die / Orc must die / Not an orc? / March on by." —Dwarven marching song

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Randy Asplund-Faith

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.35
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dwarven Soldier? Basics

Dwarven Soldier is a Creature — Dwarf Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by one or more Orcs, this creature gets +0/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Dwarven Soldier cost to cast? Basics

Dwarven Soldier has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Dwarven Soldier's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Dwarven Soldier 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.

Dwarven Soldier's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by one or more Orcs, this creature gets +0/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Dwarven Soldier? Pricing

The current market price for Dwarven Soldier is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Dwarven Soldier? Pricing

You can purchase Dwarven Soldier 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 Dwarven Soldier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Soldier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dwarven Soldier legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Soldier in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dwarven Soldier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dwarven Soldier 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 Dwarven Soldier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Soldier in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dwarven Soldier legal in Legacy? Legality

Dwarven Soldier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dwarven Soldier legal in Vintage? Legality

Dwarven Soldier 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 Dwarven Soldier legal in Pauper? Legality

Dwarven Soldier 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 Dwarven Soldier from? Details

This printing of Dwarven Soldier is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 221.

Dwarven Soldier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dwarven Soldier's rarity? Details

Dwarven Soldier is a common card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Dwarven Soldier? Details

Dwarven Soldier was illustrated by Randy Asplund-Faith.

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

What is Dwarven Soldier's power and toughness? Details

Dwarven Soldier 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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