Steadfast Sentry
Core Set 2020 · #40

Steadfast Sentry

Steadfast Sentry is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Core Set 2020 (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.20
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Steadfast Sentry suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2020 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 Steadfast Sentry from Core Set 2020?

Steadfast Sentry is a Creature — Human Soldier in Core Set 2020 numbered 40. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Steadfast Sentry (40) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2020.

What is Steadfast Sentry worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Steadfast Sentry. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2020
Number40
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.20
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.20
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsW
Power3

How collectible is Steadfast Sentry?

Steadfast Sentry is a Common printing in Core Set 2020. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Steadfast Sentry?

Steadfast Sentry lists as Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Vigilance. Artist: Bram Sels. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Steadfast Sentry (40) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Steadfast Sentry is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Core Set 2020, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {2}{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 Steadfast Sentry from Core Set 2020?

Steadfast Sentry is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Core Set 2020 numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Steadfast Sentry worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Steadfast Sentry. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Steadfast Sentry?

Steadfast Sentry is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2020. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Steadfast Sentry legal in Commander or Standard?

Steadfast Sentry shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Steadfast Sentry near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. 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.