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Sarkhan the Masterless is a rare Legendary Planeswalker — Sarkhan from CMM (CMM) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.78 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sarkhan the Masterless MTG card

Sarkhan the Masterless

Legendary Planeswalker — Sarkhan

Card Text

Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, each Dragon you control deals 1 damage to that creature. [+1]: Until end of turn, each planeswalker you control becomes a 4/4 red Dragon creature and gains flying. [−3]: Create a 4/4 red Dragon creature token with flying.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 rare CMC: 5.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Kieran Yanner

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarkhan the Masterless? Basics

Sarkhan the Masterless is a Legendary Planeswalker — Sarkhan card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, each Dragon you control deals 1 damage to that creature. [+1]: Until end of turn, each planeswalker you control becomes a 4/4 red Dragon creature and gains flying. [−3]: Create a 4/4 red Dragon creature token with flying."

How much mana does Sarkhan the Masterless cost to cast? Basics

Sarkhan the Masterless has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Sarkhan the Masterless's mana cost of {3}{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.

Sarkhan the Masterless 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.

Sarkhan the Masterless's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, each Dragon you control deals 1 damage to that creature. [+1]: Until end of turn, each planeswalker you control becomes a 4/4 red Dragon creature and gains flying. [−3]: Create a 4/4 red Dragon creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Sarkhan the Masterless? Pricing

The current market price for Sarkhan the Masterless is approximately $0.78 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Sarkhan the Masterless? Pricing

You can purchase Sarkhan the Masterless 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 Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sarkhan the Masterless in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Modern? Legality

Sarkhan the Masterless is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sarkhan the Masterless 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 Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sarkhan the Masterless is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Legacy? Legality

Sarkhan the Masterless is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Vintage? Legality

Sarkhan the Masterless 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 Sarkhan the Masterless legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sarkhan the Masterless 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 Sarkhan the Masterless from? Details

This printing of Sarkhan the Masterless is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 880.

Sarkhan the Masterless may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sarkhan the Masterless's rarity? Details

Sarkhan the Masterless is a rare card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Sarkhan the Masterless? Details

Sarkhan the Masterless was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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

What is Sarkhan the Masterless's starting loyalty? Details

Sarkhan the Masterless enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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