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Emissary of the Sleepless is a common Creature — Spirit from SOI (SOI) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Emissary of the Sleepless MTG card

Emissary of the Sleepless

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, if a creature died this turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 5.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Flying

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$0.03
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emissary of the Sleepless? Basics

Emissary of the Sleepless is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, if a creature died this turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying."

How much mana does Emissary of the Sleepless cost to cast? Basics

Emissary of the Sleepless has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Emissary of the Sleepless's mana cost of {4}{W} 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.

Emissary of the Sleepless has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Emissary of the Sleepless's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, if a creature died this turn, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Emissary of the Sleepless? Pricing

The current market price for Emissary of the Sleepless is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Emissary of the Sleepless? Pricing

You can purchase Emissary of the Sleepless 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.

Emissary of the Sleepless normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.2

Is Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of the Sleepless in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Modern? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless 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 Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Pioneer? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Legacy? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Vintage? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless 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 Emissary of the Sleepless legal in Pauper? Legality

Emissary of the Sleepless 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 Emissary of the Sleepless from? Details

This printing of Emissary of the Sleepless is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 17.

Emissary of the Sleepless may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Emissary of the Sleepless's rarity? Details

Emissary of the Sleepless is a common card in SOI.

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

Who illustrated Emissary of the Sleepless? Details

Emissary of the Sleepless was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Emissary of the Sleepless's power and toughness? Details

Emissary of the Sleepless is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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