Quick Answer

Veteran Charger is a common Creature — Centaur Soldier from J21 (J21) costing {2}{G}.

Veteran Charger MTG card

Veteran Charger

Creature — Centaur Soldier

Card Text

When Veteran Charger enters the battlefield, choose a creature card in your hand. It perpetually gets +2/+2.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 J21 J21 🎨 Leanna Crossan

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veteran Charger? Basics

Veteran Charger is a Creature — Centaur Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Veteran Charger enters the battlefield, choose a creature card in your hand. It perpetually gets +2/+2."

How much mana does Veteran Charger cost to cast? Basics

Veteran Charger has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Veteran Charger's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Veteran Charger has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Veteran Charger's current oracle text is: "When Veteran Charger enters the battlefield, choose a creature card in your hand. It perpetually gets +2/+2."

What is the current price of Veteran Charger? Pricing

Price data for Veteran Charger is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Veteran Charger? Pricing

You can purchase Veteran Charger 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 Veteran Charger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Veteran Charger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Veteran Charger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Veteran Charger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Veteran Charger legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Veteran Charger legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger in Vintage is not available.

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 Veteran Charger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Charger 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 Veteran Charger from? Details

This printing of Veteran Charger is from J21 (J21), with collector number 31.

Veteran Charger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Veteran Charger's rarity? Details

Veteran Charger is a common card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Veteran Charger? Details

Veteran Charger was illustrated by Leanna Crossan.

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

What is Veteran Charger's power and toughness? Details

Veteran Charger is a 2/2 creature.

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

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