Quick Answer

Veteran Soldier is a uncommon Legendary Enchantment — Background from CLB (CLB) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Veteran Soldier MTG card

Veteran Soldier

Legendary Enchantment — Background

Card Text

Commander creatures you own have "Whenever this creature attacks a player, if no opponent has more life than that player, for each opponent, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking that opponent."

You've always been happiest fighting for a cause you believe in alongside loyal comrades.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Brock Grossman

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.15
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.28
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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 Veteran Soldier? Basics

Veteran Soldier is a Legendary Enchantment — Background card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Commander creatures you own have "Whenever this creature attacks a player, if no opponent has more life than that player, for each opponent, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking that opponent.""

How much mana does Veteran Soldier cost to cast? Basics

Veteran Soldier 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.

Veteran Soldier'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.

Veteran Soldier 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.

Veteran Soldier's current oracle text is: "Commander creatures you own have "Whenever this creature attacks a player, if no opponent has more life than that player, for each opponent, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking that opponent.""

What is the current price of Veteran Soldier? Pricing

The current market price for Veteran Soldier is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Veteran Soldier? Pricing

You can purchase Veteran Soldier 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.

Veteran Soldier normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.15

Is Veteran Soldier legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Veteran Soldier legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Veteran Soldier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Veteran Soldier 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 Veteran Soldier legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Veteran Soldier legal in Legacy? Legality

Veteran Soldier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Veteran Soldier legal in Vintage? Legality

Veteran Soldier 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 Veteran Soldier legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Veteran Soldier 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 Soldier from? Details

This printing of Veteran Soldier is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 48.

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

What is Veteran Soldier's rarity? Details

Veteran Soldier is a uncommon card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Veteran Soldier? Details

Veteran Soldier was illustrated by Brock Grossman.

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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