Quick Answer

Soul of Shandalar is a mythic Creature — Avatar from M15 (M15) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Soul of Shandalar MTG card

Soul of Shandalar

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

First strike {3}{R}{R}: This creature deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls. {3}{R}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: It deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls.

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 6.0 M15 M15 🎨 Raymond Swanland
First strike

Market Prices

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$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.89
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$0.99
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$3.49
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€0.34
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soul of Shandalar? Basics

Soul of Shandalar is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike {3}{R}{R}: This creature deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls. {3}{R}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: It deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls."

How much mana does Soul of Shandalar cost to cast? Basics

Soul of Shandalar has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Soul of Shandalar's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} 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.

Soul of Shandalar 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.

Soul of Shandalar's current oracle text is: "First strike {3}{R}{R}: This creature deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls. {3}{R}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: It deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker and 3 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls."

What is the current price of Soul of Shandalar? Pricing

The current market price for Soul of Shandalar is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Soul of Shandalar? Pricing

You can purchase Soul of Shandalar 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.

Soul of Shandalar normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.89

Is Soul of Shandalar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Soul of Shandalar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Soul of Shandalar legal in Modern? Legality

Soul of Shandalar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soul of Shandalar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soul of Shandalar 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 Soul of Shandalar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Soul of Shandalar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Soul of Shandalar legal in Legacy? Legality

Soul of Shandalar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soul of Shandalar legal in Vintage? Legality

Soul of Shandalar 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 Soul of Shandalar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soul of Shandalar 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 Soul of Shandalar from? Details

This printing of Soul of Shandalar is from M15 (M15), with collector number 163.

Soul of Shandalar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Soul of Shandalar's rarity? Details

Soul of Shandalar is a mythic card in M15.

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

Who illustrated Soul of Shandalar? Details

Soul of Shandalar was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is Soul of Shandalar's power and toughness? Details

Soul of Shandalar is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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