Quick Answer

Heronblade Elite is a rare Creature — Human Warrior from MIC (MIC) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $3.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Heronblade Elite MTG card

Heronblade Elite

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever another Human you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is this creature's power.

"When angels fall, humans must rise."

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 MIC MIC 🎨 Yigit Koroglu
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$3.17
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$4.99
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€4.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heronblade Elite? Basics

Heronblade Elite is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever another Human you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is this creature's power."

How much mana does Heronblade Elite cost to cast? Basics

Heronblade Elite has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Heronblade Elite's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Heronblade Elite has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Heronblade Elite's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever another Human you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is this creature's power."

What is the current price of Heronblade Elite? Pricing

The current market price for Heronblade Elite is approximately $3.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Heronblade Elite? Pricing

You can purchase Heronblade Elite 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 Heronblade Elite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Heronblade Elite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Heronblade Elite legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Heronblade Elite in Modern is not available.

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

Is Heronblade Elite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Heronblade Elite 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 Heronblade Elite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Heronblade Elite in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Heronblade Elite legal in Legacy? Legality

Heronblade Elite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Heronblade Elite legal in Vintage? Legality

Heronblade Elite 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 Heronblade Elite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Heronblade Elite 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 Heronblade Elite from? Details

This printing of Heronblade Elite is from MIC (MIC), with collector number 26.

Heronblade Elite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Heronblade Elite's rarity? Details

Heronblade Elite is a rare card in MIC.

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

Who illustrated Heronblade Elite? Details

Heronblade Elite was illustrated by Yigit Koroglu.

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

What is Heronblade Elite's power and toughness? Details

Heronblade Elite 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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