Makeshift Battalion
Core Set 2021 · #26

Makeshift Battalion

Makeshift Battalion is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Core Set 2021 (26) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.05 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.05
Cardmarket trend €0.04
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Makeshift Battalion suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2021 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 Makeshift Battalion from Core Set 2021?

Makeshift Battalion is a Creature — Human Soldier in Core Set 2021 numbered 26. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Makeshift Battalion (26) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2021.

What is Makeshift Battalion worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.05 for Makeshift Battalion. Low and high spread runs $0.05 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.05; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2021
Number26
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.05
Cardmarket EUR€0.04
cardmarket $0.04
foil $0.05
Normal $0.05

Card stats

ColorsW
Power3

How collectible is Makeshift Battalion?

Makeshift Battalion is a Common printing in Core Set 2021. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Makeshift Battalion?

Makeshift Battalion lists as Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Battalion. Artist: Zoltan Boros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Makeshift Battalion (26) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Makeshift Battalion is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Core Set 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.05 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.05; Normal: $0.05).
  • 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 Makeshift Battalion from Core Set 2021?

Makeshift Battalion is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Core Set 2021 numbered 26 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Makeshift Battalion worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.05 for ungraded Makeshift Battalion. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Makeshift Battalion?

Makeshift Battalion is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Makeshift Battalion legal in Commander or Standard?

Makeshift Battalion 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 Makeshift Battalion near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.05. 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.