Quick Answer

Yuan Shao's Infantry is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from PTK (PTK) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $6.18 USD. Legal in Commander.

Yuan Shao's Infantry MTG card

Yuan Shao's Infantry

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks alone, this creature can't be blocked this combat.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Lin Yan

Market Prices

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$6.18
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$4.99
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€2.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuan Shao's Infantry? Basics

Yuan Shao's Infantry is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks alone, this creature can't be blocked this combat."

How much mana does Yuan Shao's Infantry cost to cast? Basics

Yuan Shao's Infantry 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.

Yuan Shao's Infantry'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.

Yuan Shao's Infantry 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.

Yuan Shao's Infantry's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks alone, this creature can't be blocked this combat."

What is the current price of Yuan Shao's Infantry? Pricing

The current market price for Yuan Shao's Infantry is approximately $6.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Yuan Shao's Infantry? Pricing

You can purchase Yuan Shao's Infantry 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 Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yuan Shao's Infantry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Yuan Shao's Infantry in Modern is not available.

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

Is Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yuan Shao's Infantry 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 Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Yuan Shao's Infantry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Legacy? Legality

Yuan Shao's Infantry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Vintage? Legality

Yuan Shao's Infantry 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 Yuan Shao's Infantry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yuan Shao's Infantry 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 Yuan Shao's Infantry from? Details

This printing of Yuan Shao's Infantry is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 129.

Yuan Shao's Infantry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yuan Shao's Infantry's rarity? Details

Yuan Shao's Infantry is a uncommon card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Yuan Shao's Infantry? Details

Yuan Shao's Infantry was illustrated by Lin Yan.

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

What is Yuan Shao's Infantry's power and toughness? Details

Yuan Shao's Infantry 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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