Quick Answer

Sontaran General is a uncommon Creature — Alien Soldier from WHO (WHO) costing {4}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Sontaran General MTG card

Sontaran General

Creature — Alien Soldier

Card Text

Trample, haste Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, for each opponent, goad up to one target creature that player controls. Those creatures can't block this turn. (Until your next turn, they attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.)

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Anton Solovianchyk
Battalion Goad Haste Trample

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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sontaran General? Basics

Sontaran General is a Creature — Alien Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, haste Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, for each opponent, goad up to one target creature that player controls. Those creatures can't block this turn. (Until your next turn, they attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.)"

How much mana does Sontaran General cost to cast? Basics

Sontaran General has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Sontaran General's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Sontaran General 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.

Sontaran General's current oracle text is: "Trample, haste Battalion — Whenever this creature and at least two other creatures attack, for each opponent, goad up to one target creature that player controls. Those creatures can't block this turn. (Until your next turn, they attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.)"

What is the current price of Sontaran General? Pricing

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Where can I buy Sontaran General? Pricing

You can purchase Sontaran General 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.

Is Sontaran General legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sontaran General in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sontaran General legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sontaran General in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sontaran General legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sontaran General 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 Sontaran General legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sontaran General in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sontaran General legal in Legacy? Legality

Sontaran General is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sontaran General legal in Vintage? Legality

Sontaran General 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 Sontaran General legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sontaran General 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 Sontaran General from? Details

This printing of Sontaran General is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 701.

Sontaran General may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sontaran General's rarity? Details

Sontaran General is a uncommon card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Sontaran General? Details

Sontaran General was illustrated by Anton Solovianchyk.

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

What is Sontaran General's power and toughness? Details

Sontaran General is a 5/5 creature.

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

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