Quick Answer

Marshaling the Troops is a rare Sorcery from PTK (PTK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $62.0 USD. Legal in Commander.

Marshaling the Troops MTG card

Marshaling the Troops

Sorcery

Card Text

Tap any number of untapped creatures you control. You gain 4 life for each creature tapped this way.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Liu Shangying

Market Prices

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$62.00
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$74.99
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€13.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshaling the Troops? Basics

Marshaling the Troops is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Tap any number of untapped creatures you control. You gain 4 life for each creature tapped this way."

How much mana does Marshaling the Troops cost to cast? Basics

Marshaling the Troops has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Marshaling the Troops's mana cost of {1}{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.

Marshaling the Troops has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Marshaling the Troops's current oracle text is: "Tap any number of untapped creatures you control. You gain 4 life for each creature tapped this way."

What is the current price of Marshaling the Troops? Pricing

The current market price for Marshaling the Troops is approximately $62.0 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €13.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Marshaling the Troops? Pricing

You can purchase Marshaling the Troops 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 Marshaling the Troops legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marshaling the Troops in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marshaling the Troops legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Marshaling the Troops in Modern is not available.

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

Is Marshaling the Troops legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marshaling the Troops 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 Marshaling the Troops legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marshaling the Troops in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marshaling the Troops legal in Legacy? Legality

Marshaling the Troops is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marshaling the Troops legal in Vintage? Legality

Marshaling the Troops 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 Marshaling the Troops legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marshaling the Troops 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 Marshaling the Troops from? Details

This printing of Marshaling the Troops is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 141.

Marshaling the Troops may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marshaling the Troops's rarity? Details

Marshaling the Troops is a rare card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Marshaling the Troops? Details

Marshaling the Troops was illustrated by Liu Shangying.

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

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