Quick Answer

Esquire of the King is a common Creature — Human Soldier from LTR (LTR) costing {W}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Esquire of the King MTG card

Esquire of the King

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{4}{W}, {T}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. This ability costs {2} less to activate if you control a legendary creature.

"Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?" —Lament for the Rohirrim

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Tyukina Tatiana

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esquire of the King? Basics

Esquire of the King is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{W}, {T}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. This ability costs {2} less to activate if you control a legendary creature."

How much mana does Esquire of the King cost to cast? Basics

Esquire of the King 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.

Esquire of the King'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.

Esquire of the King 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.

Esquire of the King's current oracle text is: "{4}{W}, {T}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. This ability costs {2} less to activate if you control a legendary creature."

What is the current price of Esquire of the King? Pricing

The current market price for Esquire of the King is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Esquire of the King? Pricing

You can purchase Esquire of the King 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.

Esquire of the King normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.23

Is Esquire of the King legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Esquire of the King in Standard is not available.

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

Is Esquire of the King legal in Modern? Legality

Esquire of the King is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Esquire of the King legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Esquire of the King 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 Esquire of the King legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Esquire of the King in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Esquire of the King legal in Legacy? Legality

Esquire of the King is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Esquire of the King legal in Vintage? Legality

Esquire of the King 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 Esquire of the King legal in Pauper? Legality

Esquire of the King 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 Esquire of the King from? Details

This printing of Esquire of the King is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 13.

Esquire of the King may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Esquire of the King's rarity? Details

Esquire of the King is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Esquire of the King? Details

Esquire of the King was illustrated by Tyukina Tatiana.

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

What is Esquire of the King's power and toughness? Details

Esquire of the King 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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