Quick Answer

Spectral Reserves is a common Sorcery from EMN (EMN) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spectral Reserves MTG card

Spectral Reserves

Sorcery

Card Text

Create two 1/1 white Spirit creature tokens with flying. You gain 2 life.

"My predecessors taught me of duty and commitment. It seems they have more to teach." —Wendin, veteran cathar

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Seb McKinnon

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.31
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spectral Reserves? Basics

Spectral Reserves is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create two 1/1 white Spirit creature tokens with flying. You gain 2 life."

How much mana does Spectral Reserves cost to cast? Basics

Spectral Reserves has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Spectral Reserves's mana cost of {3}{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.

Spectral Reserves 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.

Spectral Reserves's current oracle text is: "Create two 1/1 white Spirit creature tokens with flying. You gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Spectral Reserves? Pricing

The current market price for Spectral Reserves is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Spectral Reserves? Pricing

You can purchase Spectral Reserves 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.

Spectral Reserves normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.31

Is Spectral Reserves legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spectral Reserves in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spectral Reserves legal in Modern? Legality

Spectral Reserves is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spectral Reserves legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spectral Reserves 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 Spectral Reserves legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spectral Reserves is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spectral Reserves legal in Legacy? Legality

Spectral Reserves is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spectral Reserves legal in Vintage? Legality

Spectral Reserves 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 Spectral Reserves legal in Pauper? Legality

Spectral Reserves is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Spectral Reserves from? Details

This printing of Spectral Reserves is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 43.

Spectral Reserves may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spectral Reserves's rarity? Details

Spectral Reserves is a common card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Spectral Reserves? Details

Spectral Reserves was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

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