Quick Answer

General Jarkeld is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.78 USD. Legal in Commander.

General Jarkeld MTG card

General Jarkeld

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{T}: Choose two target blocked attacking creatures. If each of those creatures could be blocked by all creatures that the other is blocked by, each creature that's blocking exactly one of those attacking creatures stops blocking it and is blocking the other attacking creature. Activate only during the declare blockers step.

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 4.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Richard Thomas

Market Prices

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$0.78
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$0.49
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€0.81
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Jarkeld? Basics

General Jarkeld is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Choose two target blocked attacking creatures. If each of those creatures could be blocked by all creatures that the other is blocked by, each creature that's blocking exactly one of those attacking creatures stops blocking it and is blocking the other attacking creature. Activate only during the declare blockers step."

How much mana does General Jarkeld cost to cast? Basics

General Jarkeld has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

General Jarkeld's mana cost of {3}{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.

General Jarkeld has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

General Jarkeld's current oracle text is: "{T}: Choose two target blocked attacking creatures. If each of those creatures could be blocked by all creatures that the other is blocked by, each creature that's blocking exactly one of those attacking creatures stops blocking it and is blocking the other attacking creature. Activate only during the declare blockers step."

What is the current price of General Jarkeld? Pricing

The current market price for General Jarkeld is approximately $0.78 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.81 EUR.

Where can I buy General Jarkeld? Pricing

You can purchase General Jarkeld 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 General Jarkeld legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for General Jarkeld in Standard is not available.

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

Is General Jarkeld legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for General Jarkeld in Modern is not available.

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

Is General Jarkeld legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

General Jarkeld 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 General Jarkeld legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for General Jarkeld in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is General Jarkeld legal in Legacy? Legality

General Jarkeld is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is General Jarkeld legal in Vintage? Legality

General Jarkeld 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 General Jarkeld legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for General Jarkeld in Pauper is not available.

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 General Jarkeld from? Details

This printing of General Jarkeld is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 27.

General Jarkeld may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is General Jarkeld's rarity? Details

General Jarkeld is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated General Jarkeld? Details

General Jarkeld was illustrated by Richard Thomas.

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

What is General Jarkeld's power and toughness? Details

General Jarkeld is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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