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Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from SLD (SLD) costing {2}{R}{W}. Current price: $4.64 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter MTG card

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Menace Whenever Sophina, Spearsage Deserter attacks, investigate once for each nontoken attacking creature. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.") Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)

"Track the rot. See how far it goes."

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Greg Staples
Friends forever Investigate Menace

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$4.64
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$5.92
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$6.49
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€3.82
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter? Basics

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever Sophina, Spearsage Deserter attacks, investigate once for each nontoken attacking creature. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.") Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)"

How much mana does Sophina, Spearsage Deserter cost to cast? Basics

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter has a mana cost of {2}{R}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 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.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever Sophina, Spearsage Deserter attacks, investigate once for each nontoken attacking creature. (To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.") Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)"

What is the current price of Sophina, Spearsage Deserter? Pricing

The current market price for Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is approximately $4.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.82 EUR.

Where can I buy Sophina, Spearsage Deserter? Pricing

You can purchase Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 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.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter normal: $4.64 | foil: $5.92

Is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sophina, Spearsage Deserter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sophina, Spearsage Deserter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 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 Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sophina, Spearsage Deserter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Legacy? Legality

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Vintage? Legality

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 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 Sophina, Spearsage Deserter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 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 Sophina, Spearsage Deserter from? Details

This printing of Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 341.

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's rarity? Details

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is a rare card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Sophina, Spearsage Deserter? Details

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's power and toughness? Details

Sophina, Spearsage Deserter is a 4/4 creature.

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

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