Esper Sentinel
Artifact Creature — Human Soldier · Rare
Esper Sentinel is currently worth about $52.21 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, draw a card unless that player pays X, where X is this creature's power.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Artifact Creature — Human Soldier
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#76 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If a noncreature spell was already cast by an opponent the turn Esper Sentinel enters the battlefield, that opponent already cast their first noncreature spell this turn, and Esper Sentinel's ability won't trigger for that opponent that turn.
— wotc, 2021-06-18
This ability checks Esper Sentinel's power when it resolves, not when the ability goes on the stack. If Esper Sentinel is no longer on the battlefield when it resolves, use the power it had the last time it was on the battlefield.
— wotc, 2021-06-18
If Esper Sentinel's has negative power when this ability resolves, then {X} is {0}. The opponent may still choose not to pay the cost if they want you to draw a card.
— wotc, 2021-06-18
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons 2 Promos | 12s | Rare | — | $95.30 |
| The List | MH2-12 | Rare | $66.56 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2123 | Rare | — | $59.70 |
| Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts | 2 | Rare | $57.19 | $86.12 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 328 | Rare | $56.62 | $78.45 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 12 | Rare | $52.21 | $73.76 |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | 75 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Modern Horizons 2 Promos #12s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $95.30 | 2026-11-07 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$90.96 – $95.30 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Esper Sentinel worth?
Esper Sentinel is currently worth about $52.21 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $52.21 to $95.30 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Esper Sentinel printed in?
Esper Sentinel has been printed in 6 sets, including Jumpstart: Historic Horizons, Modern Horizons 2, Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts, The List, Modern Horizons 2 Promos, Secret Lair Drop.
Can I buy Esper Sentinel on RareWell?
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Is Esper Sentinel legal in Commander?
Yes — Esper Sentinel is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Esper Sentinel legal in Modern?
Yes — Esper Sentinel is legal in Modern.
Is Esper Sentinel on the Reserved List?
No — Esper Sentinel is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Esper Sentinel?
Yes — Esper Sentinel has 3 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Jumpstart: Historic Horizons · Modern Horizons 2 · Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts · The List · Modern Horizons 2 Promos · Secret Lair Drop
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