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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from ME3 (ME3) costing {3}{W}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu MTG card

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Liu Bei gets +2/+2 as long as you control a permanent named Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior or a permanent named Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior.

"Only wisdom and virtue can truly win men's devotion." —Liu Bei

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 5.0 ME3 ME3 🎨 Qiao Dafu
Horsemanship

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu? Basics

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Liu Bei gets +2/+2 as long as you control a permanent named Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior or a permanent named Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior."

How much mana does Liu Bei, Lord of Shu cost to cast? Basics

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's current oracle text is: "Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Liu Bei gets +2/+2 as long as you control a permanent named Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior or a permanent named Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior."

What is the current price of Liu Bei, Lord of Shu? Pricing

Price data for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Liu Bei, Lord of Shu? Pricing

You can purchase Liu Bei, Lord of Shu 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 Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu in Standard is not available.

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

Is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu in Modern is not available.

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

Is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu 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 Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Legacy? Legality

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Vintage? Legality

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu 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 Liu Bei, Lord of Shu legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu 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 Liu Bei, Lord of Shu from? Details

This printing of Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is from ME3 (ME3), with collector number 19.

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's rarity? Details

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is a rare card in ME3.

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

Who illustrated Liu Bei, Lord of Shu? Details

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu was illustrated by Qiao Dafu.

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

What is Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's power and toughness? Details

Liu Bei, Lord of Shu is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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