Quick Answer

Spark Trooper is a rare Creature — Elemental Soldier from GK1 (GK1) costing {1}{R}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spark Trooper MTG card

Spark Trooper

Creature — Elemental Soldier

Card Text

Trample, lifelink, haste At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.

Izzet-designed conductors atop Sunhome charge empty sets of armor that give form to the fluctuating elementals.

Card Stats

6/1 rare CMC: 4.0 GK1 GK1 🎨 James Ryman
Haste Lifelink Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.37
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
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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 Spark Trooper? Basics

Spark Trooper is a Creature — Elemental Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, lifelink, haste At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature."

How much mana does Spark Trooper cost to cast? Basics

Spark Trooper has a mana cost of {1}{R}{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.

Spark Trooper's mana cost of {1}{R}{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.

Spark Trooper 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.

Spark Trooper's current oracle text is: "Trample, lifelink, haste At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature."

What is the current price of Spark Trooper? Pricing

The current market price for Spark Trooper is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Spark Trooper? Pricing

You can purchase Spark Trooper 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 Spark Trooper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spark Trooper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spark Trooper legal in Modern? Legality

Spark Trooper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spark Trooper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spark Trooper 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 Spark Trooper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spark Trooper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spark Trooper legal in Legacy? Legality

Spark Trooper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spark Trooper legal in Vintage? Legality

Spark Trooper 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 Spark Trooper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spark Trooper 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 Spark Trooper from? Details

This printing of Spark Trooper is from GK1 (GK1), with collector number 94.

Spark Trooper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spark Trooper's rarity? Details

Spark Trooper is a rare card in GK1.

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

Who illustrated Spark Trooper? Details

Spark Trooper was illustrated by James Ryman.

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

What is Spark Trooper's power and toughness? Details

Spark Trooper is a 6/1 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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