Quick Answer

Mirage Phalanx is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from VOC (VOC) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.82 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mirage Phalanx MTG card

Mirage Phalanx

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as Mirage Phalanx is paired with another creature, each of those creatures has "At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a token that's a copy of this creature, except it has haste and loses soulbond. Exile it at end of combat."

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 VOC VOC 🎨 Scott Murphy
Soulbond

Market Prices

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$1.82
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$2.49
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€1.91
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirage Phalanx? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as Mirage Phalanx is paired with another creature, each of those creatures has "At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a token that's a copy of this creature, except it has haste and loses soulbond. Exile it at end of combat.""

How much mana does Mirage Phalanx cost to cast? Basics

Mirage Phalanx has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Mirage Phalanx's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} 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.

Mirage Phalanx has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Mirage Phalanx's current oracle text is: "Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as Mirage Phalanx is paired with another creature, each of those creatures has "At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a token that's a copy of this creature, except it has haste and loses soulbond. Exile it at end of combat.""

What is the current price of Mirage Phalanx? Pricing

The current market price for Mirage Phalanx is approximately $1.82 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Mirage Phalanx? Pricing

You can purchase Mirage Phalanx 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 Mirage Phalanx legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mirage Phalanx in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mirage Phalanx legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mirage Phalanx in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mirage Phalanx legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mirage Phalanx 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 Mirage Phalanx legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mirage Phalanx in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mirage Phalanx legal in Legacy? Legality

Mirage Phalanx is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mirage Phalanx legal in Vintage? Legality

Mirage Phalanx 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 Mirage Phalanx legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mirage Phalanx 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 Mirage Phalanx from? Details

This printing of Mirage Phalanx is from VOC (VOC), with collector number 35.

Mirage Phalanx may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mirage Phalanx's rarity? Details

Mirage Phalanx is a rare card in VOC.

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

Who illustrated Mirage Phalanx? Details

Mirage Phalanx was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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

What is Mirage Phalanx's power and toughness? Details

Mirage Phalanx is a 4/4 creature.

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

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