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Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is a mythic Legendary Creature — Elf Scout from OTJ (OTJ) costing {2}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer MTG card

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer

Legendary Creature — Elf Scout

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever you cast a creature spell, create a 1/1 red Mercenary creature token with "{T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery." {T}: Choose a color. Add one mana of that color for each different power among creatures you control.

Card Stats

4/5 mythic CMC: 4.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Viko Menezes
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.41
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€0.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer? Basics

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is a Legendary Creature — Elf Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever you cast a creature spell, create a 1/1 red Mercenary creature token with "{T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery." {T}: Choose a color. Add one mana of that color for each different power among creatures you control."

How much mana does Selvala, Eager Trailblazer cost to cast? Basics

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer has a mana cost of {2}{G}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer 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.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever you cast a creature spell, create a 1/1 red Mercenary creature token with "{T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery." {T}: Choose a color. Add one mana of that color for each different power among creatures you control."

What is the current price of Selvala, Eager Trailblazer? Pricing

The current market price for Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Selvala, Eager Trailblazer? Pricing

You can purchase Selvala, Eager Trailblazer 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.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.52

Is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Standard? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Modern? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer 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 Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Legacy? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Vintage? Legality

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer 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 Selvala, Eager Trailblazer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Selvala, Eager Trailblazer 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 Selvala, Eager Trailblazer from? Details

This printing of Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 231.

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer's rarity? Details

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is a mythic card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Selvala, Eager Trailblazer? Details

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer was illustrated by Viko Menezes.

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

What is Selvala, Eager Trailblazer's power and toughness? Details

Selvala, Eager Trailblazer is a 4/5 creature.

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

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