Quick Answer

Eager Cadet is a common Creature — Human Soldier from 7ED (7ED) costing {W}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Eager Cadet MTG card

Eager Cadet

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 7ED 7ED 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$3.02
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€4.43
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eager Cadet? Basics

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

How much mana does Eager Cadet cost to cast? Basics

Eager Cadet has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Eager Cadet's mana cost of {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.

Eager Cadet has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Eager Cadet's current oracle text is: (No rules text)

What is the current price of Eager Cadet? Pricing

The current market price for Eager Cadet is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.02 USD.

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

Where can I buy Eager Cadet? Pricing

You can purchase Eager Cadet 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.

Eager Cadet normal: $0.09 | foil: $3.02

Is Eager Cadet legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Eager Cadet in Standard is not available.

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

Is Eager Cadet legal in Modern? Legality

Eager Cadet is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Eager Cadet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Eager Cadet 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 Eager Cadet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Eager Cadet in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Eager Cadet legal in Legacy? Legality

Eager Cadet is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Eager Cadet legal in Vintage? Legality

Eager Cadet 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 Eager Cadet legal in Pauper? Legality

Eager Cadet 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 Eager Cadet from? Details

This printing of Eager Cadet is from 7ED (7ED), with collector number 14.

Eager Cadet may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Eager Cadet's rarity? Details

Eager Cadet is a common card in 7ED.

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

Who illustrated Eager Cadet? Details

Eager Cadet was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

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

What is Eager Cadet's power and toughness? Details

Eager Cadet is a 1/1 creature.

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

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