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Sorin the Mirthless is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin from PRM (PRM) costing {2}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sorin the Mirthless MTG card

Sorin the Mirthless

Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin

Card Text

[+1]: Look at the top card of your library. You may reveal that card and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value. [−2]: Create a 2/3 black Vampire creature token with flying and lifelink. [−7]: Sorin deals 13 damage to any target. You gain 13 life.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Justyna Dura

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sorin the Mirthless? Basics

Sorin the Mirthless is a Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Look at the top card of your library. You may reveal that card and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value. [−2]: Create a 2/3 black Vampire creature token with flying and lifelink. [−7]: Sorin deals 13 damage to any target. You gain 13 life."

How much mana does Sorin the Mirthless cost to cast? Basics

Sorin the Mirthless has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Sorin the Mirthless's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} 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.

Sorin the Mirthless 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.

Sorin the Mirthless's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Look at the top card of your library. You may reveal that card and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value. [−2]: Create a 2/3 black Vampire creature token with flying and lifelink. [−7]: Sorin deals 13 damage to any target. You gain 13 life."

What is the current price of Sorin the Mirthless? Pricing

Price data for Sorin the Mirthless is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sorin the Mirthless? Pricing

You can purchase Sorin the Mirthless 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.

Is Sorin the Mirthless legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sorin the Mirthless in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sorin the Mirthless legal in Modern? Legality

Sorin the Mirthless is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sorin the Mirthless legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sorin the Mirthless 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 Sorin the Mirthless legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sorin the Mirthless is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sorin the Mirthless legal in Legacy? Legality

Sorin the Mirthless is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sorin the Mirthless legal in Vintage? Legality

Sorin the Mirthless 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 Sorin the Mirthless legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sorin the Mirthless 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 Sorin the Mirthless from? Details

This printing of Sorin the Mirthless is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 95355.

Sorin the Mirthless may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sorin the Mirthless's rarity? Details

Sorin the Mirthless is a mythic card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Sorin the Mirthless? Details

Sorin the Mirthless was illustrated by Justyna Dura.

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

What is Sorin the Mirthless's starting loyalty? Details

Sorin the Mirthless enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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