Quick Answer

Red Cliffs Armada is a common Creature — Human Soldier from ME2 (ME2) costing {4}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Red Cliffs Armada MTG card

Red Cliffs Armada

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.

By the battle of Red Cliffs in the year 208, the Wu kingdom controlled more than seven thousand warships on the Yangtze.

Card Stats

5/4 common CMC: 5.0 ME2 ME2 🎨 Zhang Jiazhen

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Cliffs Armada? Basics

Red Cliffs Armada is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island."

How much mana does Red Cliffs Armada cost to cast? Basics

Red Cliffs Armada has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Red Cliffs Armada's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Red Cliffs Armada has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Red Cliffs Armada's current oracle text is: "This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island."

What is the current price of Red Cliffs Armada? Pricing

Price data for Red Cliffs Armada is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Red Cliffs Armada? Pricing

You can purchase Red Cliffs Armada 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 Red Cliffs Armada legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Red Cliffs Armada in Standard is not available.

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

Is Red Cliffs Armada legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Red Cliffs Armada in Modern is not available.

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

Is Red Cliffs Armada legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Red Cliffs Armada 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 Red Cliffs Armada legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Red Cliffs Armada in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Red Cliffs Armada legal in Legacy? Legality

Red Cliffs Armada is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Red Cliffs Armada legal in Vintage? Legality

Red Cliffs Armada 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 Red Cliffs Armada legal in Pauper? Legality

Red Cliffs Armada 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 Red Cliffs Armada from? Details

This printing of Red Cliffs Armada is from ME2 (ME2), with collector number 62.

Red Cliffs Armada may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Red Cliffs Armada's rarity? Details

Red Cliffs Armada is a common card in ME2.

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

Who illustrated Red Cliffs Armada? Details

Red Cliffs Armada was illustrated by Zhang Jiazhen.

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

What is Red Cliffs Armada's power and toughness? Details

Red Cliffs Armada is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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