Quick Answer

Whip Sergeant is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from 9ED (9ED) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Whip Sergeant MTG card

Whip Sergeant

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{R}: Target creature gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack this turn.)

Keldon soldiers learn to move faster than the whip.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 9ED 9ED 🎨 Paolo Parente

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.74
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.67
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker 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 Whip Sergeant? Basics

Whip Sergeant is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}: Target creature gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack this turn.)"

How much mana does Whip Sergeant cost to cast? Basics

Whip Sergeant has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Whip Sergeant's mana cost of {2}{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.

Whip Sergeant has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Whip Sergeant's current oracle text is: "{R}: Target creature gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack this turn.)"

What is the current price of Whip Sergeant? Pricing

The current market price for Whip Sergeant is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.74 USD.

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

Where can I buy Whip Sergeant? Pricing

You can purchase Whip Sergeant 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.

Whip Sergeant normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.74

Is Whip Sergeant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Whip Sergeant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Whip Sergeant legal in Modern? Legality

Whip Sergeant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Whip Sergeant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Whip Sergeant 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 Whip Sergeant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Whip Sergeant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Whip Sergeant legal in Legacy? Legality

Whip Sergeant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Whip Sergeant legal in Vintage? Legality

Whip Sergeant 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 Whip Sergeant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Whip Sergeant 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 Whip Sergeant from? Details

This printing of Whip Sergeant is from 9ED (9ED), with collector number 227.

Whip Sergeant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Whip Sergeant's rarity? Details

Whip Sergeant is a uncommon card in 9ED.

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

Who illustrated Whip Sergeant? Details

Whip Sergeant was illustrated by Paolo Parente.

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

What is Whip Sergeant's power and toughness? Details

Whip Sergeant is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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