Quick Answer

Sunspear Shikari is a common Creature — Cat Soldier from C17 (C17) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sunspear Shikari MTG card

Sunspear Shikari

Creature — Cat Soldier

Card Text

As long as this creature is equipped, it has first strike and lifelink. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike. Damage dealt by it also causes you to gain that much life.)

Left without their leader Raksha, the leonin split into two prides: one side supported the regent kha, while the other rebelled in fury.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 C17 C17 🎨 Allen Williams

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunspear Shikari? Basics

Sunspear Shikari is a Creature — Cat Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as this creature is equipped, it has first strike and lifelink. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike. Damage dealt by it also causes you to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Sunspear Shikari cost to cast? Basics

Sunspear Shikari has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sunspear Shikari's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sunspear Shikari 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.

Sunspear Shikari's current oracle text is: "As long as this creature is equipped, it has first strike and lifelink. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike. Damage dealt by it also causes you to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Sunspear Shikari? Pricing

The current market price for Sunspear Shikari is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Sunspear Shikari? Pricing

You can purchase Sunspear Shikari 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 Sunspear Shikari legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sunspear Shikari in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sunspear Shikari legal in Modern? Legality

Sunspear Shikari is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sunspear Shikari legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sunspear Shikari 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 Sunspear Shikari legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sunspear Shikari in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sunspear Shikari legal in Legacy? Legality

Sunspear Shikari is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sunspear Shikari legal in Vintage? Legality

Sunspear Shikari 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 Sunspear Shikari legal in Pauper? Legality

Sunspear Shikari 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 Sunspear Shikari from? Details

This printing of Sunspear Shikari is from C17 (C17), with collector number 75.

Sunspear Shikari may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sunspear Shikari's rarity? Details

Sunspear Shikari is a common card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Sunspear Shikari? Details

Sunspear Shikari was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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

What is Sunspear Shikari's power and toughness? Details

Sunspear Shikari 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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