Soldier of Fortune
Alliances · #80

Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune is a Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary from Alliances (80) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.50
Cardmarket trend €0.27
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Soldier of Fortune suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Soldier of Fortune from Alliances?

Soldier of Fortune is a Creature — Human Mercenary in Alliances numbered 80. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Soldier of Fortune (80) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Mercenary in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Soldier of Fortune worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.50 for Soldier of Fortune. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.27; Normal: $0.50. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetAlliances
Number80
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.50
Cardmarket EUR€0.27
cardmarket $0.27
Normal $0.50

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Soldier of Fortune?

Soldier of Fortune is a Uncommon printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1996.

What are the key details for Soldier of Fortune?

Soldier of Fortune lists as Creature — Human Mercenary. Artist: Douglas Shuler. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Soldier of Fortune (80) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Mercenary in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Soldier of Fortune is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.27; Normal: $0.50).
  • Mana cost {R} and type line Creature — Human Mercenary 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: Use $0.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Soldier of Fortune from Alliances?

Soldier of Fortune is a Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary from Alliances numbered 80 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Soldier of Fortune worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded Soldier of Fortune. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Soldier of Fortune?

Soldier of Fortune is catalogued as Uncommon in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Soldier of Fortune legal in Commander or Standard?

Soldier of Fortune shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Soldier of Fortune near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.50. 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.