Quick Answer

Makeshift Battalion is a common Creature — Human Soldier from M21 (M21) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Makeshift Battalion MTG card

Makeshift Battalion

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Their ranks are thin, their formation is improvised, their weapons are borrowed, and you'd best get out of their way.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 M21 M21 🎨 Zoltan Boros
Battalion

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Makeshift Battalion? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Makeshift Battalion cost to cast? Basics

Makeshift Battalion has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Makeshift Battalion's mana cost of {2}{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.

Makeshift Battalion 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.

Makeshift Battalion's current oracle text is: "Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Makeshift Battalion? Pricing

The current market price for Makeshift Battalion is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Makeshift Battalion? Pricing

You can purchase Makeshift Battalion 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.

Makeshift Battalion normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.11

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Makeshift Battalion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Modern? Legality

Makeshift Battalion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Makeshift Battalion 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 Makeshift Battalion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Makeshift Battalion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Legacy? Legality

Makeshift Battalion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Vintage? Legality

Makeshift Battalion 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 Makeshift Battalion legal in Pauper? Legality

Makeshift Battalion 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 Makeshift Battalion from? Details

This printing of Makeshift Battalion is from M21 (M21), with collector number 26.

Makeshift Battalion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Makeshift Battalion's rarity? Details

Makeshift Battalion is a common card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Makeshift Battalion? Details

Makeshift Battalion was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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

What is Makeshift Battalion's power and toughness? Details

Makeshift Battalion is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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