Quick Answer

Sunblade Elf is a uncommon Creature — Elf Warrior from M15 (M15) costing {G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sunblade Elf MTG card

Sunblade Elf

Creature — Elf Warrior

Card Text

This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {4}{W}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"We patrol the steppes to keep enemies from the forest verge."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 M15 M15 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.72
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunblade Elf? Basics

Sunblade Elf is a Creature — Elf Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {4}{W}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Sunblade Elf cost to cast? Basics

Sunblade Elf has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sunblade Elf's mana cost of {G} 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.

Sunblade Elf has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Sunblade Elf's current oracle text is: "This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Plains. {4}{W}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Sunblade Elf? Pricing

The current market price for Sunblade Elf is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Sunblade Elf? Pricing

You can purchase Sunblade Elf 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.

Sunblade Elf normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.37

Is Sunblade Elf legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sunblade Elf in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sunblade Elf legal in Modern? Legality

Sunblade Elf is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sunblade Elf legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sunblade Elf 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 Sunblade Elf legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sunblade Elf is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sunblade Elf legal in Legacy? Legality

Sunblade Elf is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sunblade Elf legal in Vintage? Legality

Sunblade Elf 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 Sunblade Elf legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sunblade Elf 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 Sunblade Elf from? Details

This printing of Sunblade Elf is from M15 (M15), with collector number 202.

Sunblade Elf may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sunblade Elf's rarity? Details

Sunblade Elf is a uncommon card in M15.

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

Who illustrated Sunblade Elf? Details

Sunblade Elf was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Sunblade Elf's power and toughness? Details

Sunblade Elf is a 1/1 creature.

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

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