Quick Answer

Molten Sentry is a rare Creature — Elemental from RAV (RAV) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Molten Sentry MTG card

Molten Sentry

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

As this creature enters, flip a coin. If the coin comes up heads, this creature enters as a 5/2 creature with haste. If it comes up tails, this creature enters as a 2/5 creature with defender.

Some take after their father, Stone, some after their mother, Fire.

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 4.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€1.40
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molten Sentry? Basics

Molten Sentry is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, flip a coin. If the coin comes up heads, this creature enters as a 5/2 creature with haste. If it comes up tails, this creature enters as a 2/5 creature with defender."

How much mana does Molten Sentry cost to cast? Basics

Molten Sentry has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Molten Sentry's mana cost of {3}{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.

Molten Sentry has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Molten Sentry's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, flip a coin. If the coin comes up heads, this creature enters as a 5/2 creature with haste. If it comes up tails, this creature enters as a 2/5 creature with defender."

What is the current price of Molten Sentry? Pricing

The current market price for Molten Sentry is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Molten Sentry? Pricing

You can purchase Molten Sentry 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.

Molten Sentry normal: $0.31 | foil: $0.6

Is Molten Sentry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Molten Sentry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Molten Sentry legal in Modern? Legality

Molten Sentry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Molten Sentry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Molten Sentry 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 Molten Sentry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Molten Sentry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Molten Sentry legal in Legacy? Legality

Molten Sentry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Molten Sentry legal in Vintage? Legality

Molten Sentry 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 Molten Sentry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Molten Sentry 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 Molten Sentry from? Details

This printing of Molten Sentry is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 136.

Molten Sentry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Molten Sentry's rarity? Details

Molten Sentry is a rare card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Molten Sentry? Details

Molten Sentry was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Molten Sentry's power and toughness? Details

Molten Sentry is a */* creature.

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

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