Quick Answer

Sergeant John Benton is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from WHO (WHO) costing {1}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sergeant John Benton MTG card

Sergeant John Benton

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Trample, haste Share Intelligence — Whenever Sergeant John Benton deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each draw that many cards.

"Anyway, nothing to do with you surprises me anymore, Doctor."

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 3.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Wei Guan
Haste Share Intelligence Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$0.88
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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Cardmarket
€0.63
Foil
Buy
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 Sergeant John Benton? Basics

Sergeant John Benton is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, haste Share Intelligence — Whenever Sergeant John Benton deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each draw that many cards."

How much mana does Sergeant John Benton cost to cast? Basics

Sergeant John Benton has a mana cost of {1}{G}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Sergeant John Benton's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sergeant John Benton 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.

Sergeant John Benton's current oracle text is: "Trample, haste Share Intelligence — Whenever Sergeant John Benton deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each draw that many cards."

What is the current price of Sergeant John Benton? Pricing

The current market price for Sergeant John Benton is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.88 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Sergeant John Benton? Pricing

You can purchase Sergeant John Benton 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.

Sergeant John Benton normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.88

Is Sergeant John Benton legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sergeant John Benton in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sergeant John Benton legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sergeant John Benton in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sergeant John Benton legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sergeant John Benton 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 Sergeant John Benton legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sergeant John Benton in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sergeant John Benton legal in Legacy? Legality

Sergeant John Benton is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sergeant John Benton legal in Vintage? Legality

Sergeant John Benton 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 Sergeant John Benton legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sergeant John Benton 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 Sergeant John Benton from? Details

This printing of Sergeant John Benton is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 157.

Sergeant John Benton may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sergeant John Benton's rarity? Details

Sergeant John Benton is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Sergeant John Benton? Details

Sergeant John Benton was illustrated by Wei Guan.

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

What is Sergeant John Benton's power and toughness? Details

Sergeant John Benton is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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