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Sanwell, Avenger Ace is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Pilot from BRC (BRC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sanwell, Avenger Ace MTG card

Sanwell, Avenger Ace

Legendary Creature — Human Pilot

Card Text

As long as an artifact creature you control is attacking, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Sanwell. Whenever Sanwell becomes tapped, exile the top six cards of your library. You may cast a Vehicle or artifact creature spell from among them. Then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 2.0 BRC BRC 🎨 Josu Hernaiz

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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanwell, Avenger Ace? Basics

Sanwell, Avenger Ace is a Legendary Creature — Human Pilot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as an artifact creature you control is attacking, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Sanwell. Whenever Sanwell becomes tapped, exile the top six cards of your library. You may cast a Vehicle or artifact creature spell from among them. Then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Sanwell, Avenger Ace cost to cast? Basics

Sanwell, Avenger Ace has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sanwell, Avenger Ace's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sanwell, Avenger Ace 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.

Sanwell, Avenger Ace's current oracle text is: "As long as an artifact creature you control is attacking, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Sanwell. Whenever Sanwell becomes tapped, exile the top six cards of your library. You may cast a Vehicle or artifact creature spell from among them. Then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Sanwell, Avenger Ace? Pricing

The current market price for Sanwell, Avenger Ace is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Sanwell, Avenger Ace? Pricing

You can purchase Sanwell, Avenger Ace 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 Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sanwell, Avenger Ace in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sanwell, Avenger Ace in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sanwell, Avenger Ace 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 Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sanwell, Avenger Ace in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Legacy? Legality

Sanwell, Avenger Ace is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Vintage? Legality

Sanwell, Avenger Ace 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 Sanwell, Avenger Ace legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sanwell, Avenger Ace 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 Sanwell, Avenger Ace from? Details

This printing of Sanwell, Avenger Ace is from BRC (BRC), with collector number 5.

Sanwell, Avenger Ace may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sanwell, Avenger Ace's rarity? Details

Sanwell, Avenger Ace is a rare card in BRC.

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

Who illustrated Sanwell, Avenger Ace? Details

Sanwell, Avenger Ace was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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

What is Sanwell, Avenger Ace's power and toughness? Details

Sanwell, Avenger Ace is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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