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Tolarian Sentinel is a common Creature — Human Spellshaper from J22 (J22) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tolarian Sentinel MTG card

Tolarian Sentinel

Creature — Human Spellshaper

Card Text

Flying {U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target permanent you control to its owner's hand.

"It is not just our people I try to rescue. It is our culture, and our hope that we can return to greatness."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa
Flying

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tolarian Sentinel? Basics

Tolarian Sentinel is a Creature — Human Spellshaper card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target permanent you control to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Tolarian Sentinel cost to cast? Basics

Tolarian Sentinel has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Tolarian Sentinel's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Tolarian Sentinel 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.

Tolarian Sentinel's current oracle text is: "Flying {U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target permanent you control to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Tolarian Sentinel? Pricing

The current market price for Tolarian Sentinel is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Tolarian Sentinel? Pricing

You can purchase Tolarian Sentinel 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 Tolarian Sentinel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tolarian Sentinel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tolarian Sentinel legal in Modern? Legality

Tolarian Sentinel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tolarian Sentinel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tolarian Sentinel 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 Tolarian Sentinel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tolarian Sentinel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tolarian Sentinel legal in Legacy? Legality

Tolarian Sentinel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tolarian Sentinel legal in Vintage? Legality

Tolarian Sentinel 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 Tolarian Sentinel legal in Pauper? Legality

Tolarian Sentinel 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 Tolarian Sentinel from? Details

This printing of Tolarian Sentinel is from J22 (J22), with collector number 363.

Tolarian Sentinel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tolarian Sentinel's rarity? Details

Tolarian Sentinel is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Tolarian Sentinel? Details

Tolarian Sentinel was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

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

What is Tolarian Sentinel's power and toughness? Details

Tolarian Sentinel is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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