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Deserter's Disciple is a common Creature — Human Rebel Ally from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Deserter's Disciple MTG card

Deserter's Disciple

Creature — Human Rebel Ally

Card Text

{T}: Another target creature you control with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.

"Follow me! I can get you outta here!"

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 HAIKEI

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$0.08
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$0.05
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deserter's Disciple? Basics

Deserter's Disciple is a Creature — Human Rebel Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Another target creature you control with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Deserter's Disciple cost to cast? Basics

Deserter's Disciple has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Deserter's Disciple's mana cost of {1}{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.

Deserter's Disciple 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.

Deserter's Disciple's current oracle text is: "{T}: Another target creature you control with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Deserter's Disciple? Pricing

The current market price for Deserter's Disciple is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

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

Where can I buy Deserter's Disciple? Pricing

You can purchase Deserter's Disciple 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.

Deserter's Disciple normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.05

Is Deserter's Disciple legal in Standard? Legality

Deserter's Disciple is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Deserter's Disciple legal in Modern? Legality

Deserter's Disciple is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deserter's Disciple legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deserter's Disciple 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 Deserter's Disciple legal in Pioneer? Legality

Deserter's Disciple is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Deserter's Disciple legal in Legacy? Legality

Deserter's Disciple is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deserter's Disciple legal in Vintage? Legality

Deserter's Disciple 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 Deserter's Disciple legal in Pauper? Legality

Deserter's Disciple 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 Deserter's Disciple from? Details

This printing of Deserter's Disciple is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 131.

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

What is Deserter's Disciple's rarity? Details

Deserter's Disciple is a common card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Deserter's Disciple? Details

Deserter's Disciple was illustrated by HAIKEI.

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

What is Deserter's Disciple's power and toughness? Details

Deserter's Disciple 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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