Quick Answer

Soul-Guide Lantern is a rare Artifact from SLD (SLD) costing {1}. Current price: $3.68 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Soul-Guide Lantern MTG card

Soul-Guide Lantern

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, exile target card from a graveyard. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Exile each opponent's graveyard. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.

When the light is green, the trap is clean.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Tyler Walpole

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Market Prices

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$3.68
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€3.71
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€3.32
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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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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soul-Guide Lantern? Basics

Soul-Guide Lantern is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, exile target card from a graveyard. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Exile each opponent's graveyard. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."

How much mana does Soul-Guide Lantern cost to cast? Basics

Soul-Guide Lantern has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Soul-Guide Lantern's mana cost of {1} 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.

Soul-Guide Lantern 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.

Soul-Guide Lantern's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, exile target card from a graveyard. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Exile each opponent's graveyard. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Soul-Guide Lantern? Pricing

The current market price for Soul-Guide Lantern is approximately $3.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.71 EUR.

Where can I buy Soul-Guide Lantern? Pricing

You can purchase Soul-Guide Lantern 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 Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Standard? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Modern? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern 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 Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Pioneer? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Legacy? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Vintage? Legality

Soul-Guide Lantern 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 Soul-Guide Lantern legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soul-Guide Lantern 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 Soul-Guide Lantern from? Details

This printing of Soul-Guide Lantern is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 871.

Soul-Guide Lantern may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Soul-Guide Lantern's rarity? Details

Soul-Guide Lantern is a rare card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Soul-Guide Lantern? Details

Soul-Guide Lantern was illustrated by Tyler Walpole.

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

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