Quick Answer

Ghost-Lit Stalker is a uncommon Creature — Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghost-Lit Stalker MTG card

Ghost-Lit Stalker

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

{4}{B}, {T}: Target player discards two cards. Activate only as a sorcery. Channel — {5}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Target player discards four cards. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Hideaki Takamura
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$0.09
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$0.54
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$0.35
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$0.99
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€0.10
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€0.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost-Lit Stalker? Basics

Ghost-Lit Stalker is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{B}, {T}: Target player discards two cards. Activate only as a sorcery. Channel — {5}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Target player discards four cards. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Ghost-Lit Stalker cost to cast? Basics

Ghost-Lit Stalker has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Ghost-Lit Stalker's mana cost of {B} 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.

Ghost-Lit Stalker has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Ghost-Lit Stalker's current oracle text is: "{4}{B}, {T}: Target player discards two cards. Activate only as a sorcery. Channel — {5}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Target player discards four cards. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Ghost-Lit Stalker? Pricing

The current market price for Ghost-Lit Stalker is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghost-Lit Stalker? Pricing

You can purchase Ghost-Lit Stalker 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.

Ghost-Lit Stalker normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.54

Is Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost-Lit Stalker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Modern? Legality

Ghost-Lit Stalker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghost-Lit Stalker 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 Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost-Lit Stalker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghost-Lit Stalker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghost-Lit Stalker 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 Ghost-Lit Stalker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghost-Lit Stalker 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 Ghost-Lit Stalker from? Details

This printing of Ghost-Lit Stalker is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 69.

Ghost-Lit Stalker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghost-Lit Stalker's rarity? Details

Ghost-Lit Stalker is a uncommon card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Ghost-Lit Stalker? Details

Ghost-Lit Stalker was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura.

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

What is Ghost-Lit Stalker's power and toughness? Details

Ghost-Lit Stalker is a 1/1 creature.

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

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