Quick Answer

Hero of the Dunes is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from BRO (BRO) costing {3}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hero of the Dunes MTG card

Hero of the Dunes

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target artifact or creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Creatures you control with mana value 3 or less get +1/+0.

History forgot her name but not her victories.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Taras Susak

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$0.05
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$0.13
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$0.35
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hero of the Dunes? Basics

Hero of the Dunes is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target artifact or creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Creatures you control with mana value 3 or less get +1/+0."

How much mana does Hero of the Dunes cost to cast? Basics

Hero of the Dunes has a mana cost of {3}{W}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Hero of the Dunes's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Hero of the Dunes 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.

Hero of the Dunes's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target artifact or creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Creatures you control with mana value 3 or less get +1/+0."

What is the current price of Hero of the Dunes? Pricing

The current market price for Hero of the Dunes is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

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

Where can I buy Hero of the Dunes? Pricing

You can purchase Hero of the Dunes 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.

Hero of the Dunes normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.13

Is Hero of the Dunes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hero of the Dunes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hero of the Dunes legal in Modern? Legality

Hero of the Dunes is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hero of the Dunes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hero of the Dunes 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 Hero of the Dunes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hero of the Dunes is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hero of the Dunes legal in Legacy? Legality

Hero of the Dunes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hero of the Dunes legal in Vintage? Legality

Hero of the Dunes 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 Hero of the Dunes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hero of the Dunes 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 Hero of the Dunes from? Details

This printing of Hero of the Dunes is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 213.

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

What is Hero of the Dunes's rarity? Details

Hero of the Dunes is a uncommon card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Hero of the Dunes? Details

Hero of the Dunes was illustrated by Taras Susak.

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

What is Hero of the Dunes's power and toughness? Details

Hero of the Dunes is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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