Quick Answer

Mesa Cavalier is a common Creature — Human Knight from DMU (DMU) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mesa Cavalier MTG card

Mesa Cavalier

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life.

In the fight to defeat Phyrexia, the courage of Benalish knights is matched only by that of their pegasus steeds.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 David Palumbo
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Cavalier? Basics

Mesa Cavalier is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Mesa Cavalier cost to cast? Basics

Mesa Cavalier 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.

Mesa Cavalier'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.

Mesa Cavalier 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.

Mesa Cavalier's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Mesa Cavalier? Pricing

The current market price for Mesa Cavalier is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Mesa Cavalier? Pricing

You can purchase Mesa Cavalier 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.

Mesa Cavalier normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.08

Is Mesa Cavalier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Cavalier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mesa Cavalier legal in Modern? Legality

Mesa Cavalier is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mesa Cavalier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mesa Cavalier 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 Mesa Cavalier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mesa Cavalier is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mesa Cavalier legal in Legacy? Legality

Mesa Cavalier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mesa Cavalier legal in Vintage? Legality

Mesa Cavalier 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 Mesa Cavalier legal in Pauper? Legality

Mesa Cavalier 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 Mesa Cavalier from? Details

This printing of Mesa Cavalier is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 26.

Mesa Cavalier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mesa Cavalier's rarity? Details

Mesa Cavalier is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Mesa Cavalier? Details

Mesa Cavalier was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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

What is Mesa Cavalier's power and toughness? Details

Mesa Cavalier is a 2/1 creature.

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

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