Quick Answer

Southern Paladin is a rare Creature — Human Knight from 7ED (7ED) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Commander.

Southern Paladin MTG card

Southern Paladin

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target red permanent.

"How can anyone fight so much yet enjoy it so little?" —The Western Paladin

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 7ED 7ED 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.49
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TCGPlayer
$18.58
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$59.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.67
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Cardmarket
€38.68
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Paladin? Basics

Southern Paladin is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target red permanent."

How much mana does Southern Paladin cost to cast? Basics

Southern Paladin has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Southern Paladin's mana cost of {2}{W}{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.

Southern Paladin 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.

Southern Paladin's current oracle text is: "{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target red permanent."

What is the current price of Southern Paladin? Pricing

The current market price for Southern Paladin is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $18.58 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Southern Paladin? Pricing

You can purchase Southern Paladin 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.

Southern Paladin normal: $0.49 | foil: $18.58

Is Southern Paladin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Southern Paladin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Southern Paladin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Southern Paladin in Modern is not available.

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

Is Southern Paladin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Southern Paladin 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 Southern Paladin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Southern Paladin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Southern Paladin legal in Legacy? Legality

Southern Paladin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Southern Paladin legal in Vintage? Legality

Southern Paladin 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 Southern Paladin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Southern Paladin 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 Southern Paladin from? Details

This printing of Southern Paladin is from 7ED (7ED), with collector number 46.

Southern Paladin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Southern Paladin's rarity? Details

Southern Paladin is a rare card in 7ED.

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

Who illustrated Southern Paladin? Details

Southern Paladin 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 Southern Paladin's power and toughness? Details

Southern Paladin is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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