Quick Answer

Sentry Bot is a rare Artifact Creature — Robot from PIP (PIP) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sentry Bot MTG card

Sentry Bot

Artifact Creature — Robot

Card Text

Flash This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature attacking you. When this creature enters, you get {E} for each creature attacking you. At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

Card Stats

2/5 rare CMC: 5.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Anthony Devine
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$0.10
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$0.36
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sentry Bot? Basics

Sentry Bot is a Artifact Creature — Robot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature attacking you. When this creature enters, you get {E} for each creature attacking you. At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

How much mana does Sentry Bot cost to cast? Basics

Sentry Bot 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.

Sentry Bot'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.

Sentry Bot 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.

Sentry Bot's current oracle text is: "Flash This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature attacking you. When this creature enters, you get {E} for each creature attacking you. At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Sentry Bot? Pricing

The current market price for Sentry Bot is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Sentry Bot? Pricing

You can purchase Sentry Bot 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.

Sentry Bot normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.36

Is Sentry Bot legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sentry Bot in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sentry Bot legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sentry Bot in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sentry Bot legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sentry Bot 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 Sentry Bot legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sentry Bot in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sentry Bot legal in Legacy? Legality

Sentry Bot is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sentry Bot legal in Vintage? Legality

Sentry Bot 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 Sentry Bot legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sentry Bot 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 Sentry Bot from? Details

This printing of Sentry Bot is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 24.

Sentry Bot may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sentry Bot's rarity? Details

Sentry Bot is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Sentry Bot? Details

Sentry Bot was illustrated by Anthony Devine.

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

What is Sentry Bot's power and toughness? Details

Sentry Bot is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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