Quick Answer

Standard Bearer is a common Creature — Human Flagbearer from APC (APC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $1.02 USD. Legal in Commander.

Standard Bearer MTG card

Standard Bearer

Creature — Human Flagbearer

Card Text

While an opponent is choosing targets as part of casting a spell they control or activating an ability they control, that player must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able.

The standard was a rallying point for the army and a target for the enemy.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 APC APC 🎨 Ron Spencer

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.02
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$17.02
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$1.79
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$19.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.76
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€16.03
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2026-03-04
Price History
Loading price history...

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Standard Bearer? Basics

Standard Bearer is a Creature — Human Flagbearer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "While an opponent is choosing targets as part of casting a spell they control or activating an ability they control, that player must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able."

How much mana does Standard Bearer cost to cast? Basics

Standard Bearer has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Standard Bearer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Standard Bearer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Standard Bearer's current oracle text is: "While an opponent is choosing targets as part of casting a spell they control or activating an ability they control, that player must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able."

What is the current price of Standard Bearer? Pricing

The current market price for Standard Bearer is approximately $1.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Standard Bearer? Pricing

You can purchase Standard Bearer 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.

Standard Bearer normal: $1.02 | foil: $17.02

Is Standard Bearer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Standard Bearer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Standard Bearer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Standard Bearer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Standard Bearer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Standard Bearer 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 Standard Bearer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Standard Bearer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Standard Bearer legal in Legacy? Legality

Standard Bearer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Standard Bearer legal in Vintage? Legality

Standard Bearer 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 Standard Bearer legal in Pauper? Legality

Standard Bearer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Standard Bearer from? Details

This printing of Standard Bearer is from APC (APC), with collector number 18.

Standard Bearer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Standard Bearer's rarity? Details

Standard Bearer is a common card in APC.

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

Who illustrated Standard Bearer? Details

Standard Bearer was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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

What is Standard Bearer's power and toughness? Details

Standard Bearer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Total Decks: 0
Selected: New Deck
0
Try Our Search Engine
Cards in deck 0
No cards yet - add from search or card pages
Switch Deck
No saved decks yet
Rename Current Deck