Eager Cadet
Eighth Edition · #S1

Eager Cadet

Eager Cadet is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Eighth Edition (S1) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.16
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Eager Cadet suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Eager Cadet from Eighth Edition?

Eager Cadet is a Creature — Human Soldier in Eighth Edition numbered S1. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Eager Cadet (S1) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.

What is Eager Cadet worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.16 for Eager Cadet. Low and high spread runs $0.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number S1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetEighth Edition
NumberS1
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.16
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
Normal $0.16

Card stats

ColorsW
Power1

How collectible is Eager Cadet?

Eager Cadet is a Common printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number S1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Eager Cadet?

Eager Cadet lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number S1 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2003. Part of the Core Set series.

Cactaur's take

Eager Cadet (S1) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Eager Cadet is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.16).
  • Mana cost {W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Eager Cadet from Eighth Edition?

Eager Cadet is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Eighth Edition numbered S1 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Eager Cadet worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded Eager Cadet. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Eager Cadet?

Eager Cadet is catalogued as Common in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Eager Cadet legal in Commander or Standard?

Eager Cadet shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Eager Cadet near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.