Quick Answer

Selesnya Sentry is a common Creature — Elephant Soldier from RTR (RTR) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Selesnya Sentry MTG card

Selesnya Sentry

Creature — Elephant Soldier

Card Text

{5}{G}: Regenerate this creature.

Ravnicans still tell tales about the Battle of Sumala where four Selesnya sentries held off an entire clan of Gruul warriors.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Wesley Burt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selesnya Sentry? Basics

Selesnya Sentry is a Creature — Elephant Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{5}{G}: Regenerate this creature."

How much mana does Selesnya Sentry cost to cast? Basics

Selesnya Sentry has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Selesnya Sentry's mana cost of {2}{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.

Selesnya Sentry has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Selesnya Sentry's current oracle text is: "{5}{G}: Regenerate this creature."

What is the current price of Selesnya Sentry? Pricing

The current market price for Selesnya Sentry is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Selesnya Sentry? Pricing

You can purchase Selesnya 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.

Selesnya Sentry normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.22

Is Selesnya Sentry legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Selesnya Sentry legal in Modern? Legality

Selesnya Sentry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Selesnya Sentry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Selesnya 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 Selesnya Sentry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Selesnya Sentry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Selesnya Sentry legal in Legacy? Legality

Selesnya Sentry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Selesnya Sentry legal in Vintage? Legality

Selesnya 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 Selesnya Sentry legal in Pauper? Legality

Selesnya Sentry 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 Selesnya Sentry from? Details

This printing of Selesnya Sentry is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 21.

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

What is Selesnya Sentry's rarity? Details

Selesnya Sentry is a common card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Selesnya Sentry? Details

Selesnya Sentry was illustrated by Wesley Burt.

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

What is Selesnya Sentry's power and toughness? Details

Selesnya Sentry is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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