Quick Answer

Spellbinding Soprano is a rare Creature — Human Bard from NCC (NCC) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Spellbinding Soprano MTG card

Spellbinding Soprano

Creature — Human Bard

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, instant and sorcery spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast. Encore {3}{R} ({3}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Ernanda Souza
Encore

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spellbinding Soprano? Basics

Spellbinding Soprano is a Creature — Human Bard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, instant and sorcery spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast. Encore {3}{R} ({3}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Spellbinding Soprano cost to cast? Basics

Spellbinding Soprano has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Spellbinding Soprano's mana cost of {1}{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.

Spellbinding Soprano has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Spellbinding Soprano's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, instant and sorcery spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast. Encore {3}{R} ({3}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Spellbinding Soprano? Pricing

The current market price for Spellbinding Soprano is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Spellbinding Soprano? Pricing

You can purchase Spellbinding Soprano 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 Spellbinding Soprano legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spellbinding Soprano in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spellbinding Soprano legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Spellbinding Soprano in Modern is not available.

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

Is Spellbinding Soprano legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spellbinding Soprano 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 Spellbinding Soprano legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spellbinding Soprano in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spellbinding Soprano legal in Legacy? Legality

Spellbinding Soprano is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spellbinding Soprano legal in Vintage? Legality

Spellbinding Soprano 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 Spellbinding Soprano legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spellbinding Soprano 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 Spellbinding Soprano from? Details

This printing of Spellbinding Soprano is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 53.

Spellbinding Soprano may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spellbinding Soprano's rarity? Details

Spellbinding Soprano is a rare card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Spellbinding Soprano? Details

Spellbinding Soprano was illustrated by Ernanda Souza.

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

What is Spellbinding Soprano's power and toughness? Details

Spellbinding Soprano is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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