Quick Answer

Savior of the Small is a uncommon Creature — Kor Survivor from DSK (DSK) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Savior of the Small MTG card

Savior of the Small

Creature — Kor Survivor

Card Text

Survival — At the beginning of your second main phase, if this creature is tapped, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to your hand.

"You're safe, kiddo! For at least the next ten minutes. That's about all I can promise."

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Elizabeth Peiró
Survival

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Savior of the Small? Basics

Savior of the Small is a Creature — Kor Survivor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Survival — At the beginning of your second main phase, if this creature is tapped, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Savior of the Small cost to cast? Basics

Savior of the Small has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Savior of the Small's mana cost of {3}{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.

Savior of the Small 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.

Savior of the Small's current oracle text is: "Survival — At the beginning of your second main phase, if this creature is tapped, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Savior of the Small? Pricing

The current market price for Savior of the Small is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Savior of the Small? Pricing

You can purchase Savior of the Small 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.

Savior of the Small normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.1

Is Savior of the Small legal in Standard? Legality

Savior of the Small is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Savior of the Small legal in Modern? Legality

Savior of the Small is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Savior of the Small legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Savior of the Small 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 Savior of the Small legal in Pioneer? Legality

Savior of the Small is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Savior of the Small legal in Legacy? Legality

Savior of the Small is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Savior of the Small legal in Vintage? Legality

Savior of the Small 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 Savior of the Small legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Savior of the Small 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 Savior of the Small from? Details

This printing of Savior of the Small is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 27.

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

What is Savior of the Small's rarity? Details

Savior of the Small is a uncommon card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Savior of the Small? Details

Savior of the Small was illustrated by Elizabeth Peiró.

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

What is Savior of the Small's power and toughness? Details

Savior of the Small is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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