Quick Answer

Somber Hoverguard is a common Creature — Drone from MM2 (MM2) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Somber Hoverguard MTG card

Somber Hoverguard

Creature — Drone

Card Text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying

The vedalken interrogate all intruders—once the hoverguards are done with them.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 6.0 MM2 MM2 🎨 Adam Rex
Affinity Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.18
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.19
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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somber Hoverguard? Basics

Somber Hoverguard is a Creature — Drone card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying"

How much mana does Somber Hoverguard cost to cast? Basics

Somber Hoverguard has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Somber Hoverguard's mana cost of {5}{U} 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.

Somber Hoverguard has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Somber Hoverguard's current oracle text is: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying"

What is the current price of Somber Hoverguard? Pricing

The current market price for Somber Hoverguard is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

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

Where can I buy Somber Hoverguard? Pricing

You can purchase Somber Hoverguard 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.

Somber Hoverguard normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.22

Is Somber Hoverguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Somber Hoverguard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Somber Hoverguard legal in Modern? Legality

Somber Hoverguard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Somber Hoverguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Somber Hoverguard 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 Somber Hoverguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Somber Hoverguard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Somber Hoverguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Somber Hoverguard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Somber Hoverguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Somber Hoverguard 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 Somber Hoverguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Somber Hoverguard 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 Somber Hoverguard from? Details

This printing of Somber Hoverguard is from MM2 (MM2), with collector number 57.

Somber Hoverguard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Somber Hoverguard's rarity? Details

Somber Hoverguard is a common card in MM2.

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

Who illustrated Somber Hoverguard? Details

Somber Hoverguard was illustrated by Adam Rex.

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

What is Somber Hoverguard's power and toughness? Details

Somber Hoverguard 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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