Quick Answer

Varchild's Crusader is a common Creature — Human Knight from ALL (ALL) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Varchild's Crusader MTG card

Varchild's Crusader

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

{0}: This creature can't be blocked this turn except by Walls. Sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.

"We could have peace, but Varchild would rather have the maps of the new Kjeldor drawn in Balduvian blood." —King Darien of Kjeldor

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varchild's Crusader? Basics

Varchild's Crusader is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{0}: This creature can't be blocked this turn except by Walls. Sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Varchild's Crusader cost to cast? Basics

Varchild's Crusader has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Varchild's Crusader's mana cost of {3}{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.

Varchild's Crusader 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.

Varchild's Crusader's current oracle text is: "{0}: This creature can't be blocked this turn except by Walls. Sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Varchild's Crusader? Pricing

The current market price for Varchild's Crusader is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Varchild's Crusader? Pricing

You can purchase Varchild's Crusader 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 Varchild's Crusader legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild's Crusader in Standard is not available.

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

Is Varchild's Crusader legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild's Crusader in Modern is not available.

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

Is Varchild's Crusader legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Varchild's Crusader 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 Varchild's Crusader legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild's Crusader in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Varchild's Crusader legal in Legacy? Legality

Varchild's Crusader is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Varchild's Crusader legal in Vintage? Legality

Varchild's Crusader 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 Varchild's Crusader legal in Pauper? Legality

Varchild's Crusader 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 Varchild's Crusader from? Details

This printing of Varchild's Crusader is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 82a.

Varchild's Crusader may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Varchild's Crusader's rarity? Details

Varchild's Crusader is a common card in ALL.

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

Who illustrated Varchild's Crusader? Details

Varchild's Crusader was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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

What is Varchild's Crusader's power and toughness? Details

Varchild's Crusader is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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