Desperate Sentry
Desperate Sentry is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from The List (EMN-21) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desperate Sentry suits collectors and players working on The List 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 Desperate Sentry from The List?
Desperate Sentry is a Creature — Human Soldier in The List numbered EMN-21. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Desperate Sentry (EMN-21) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from The List.
What is Desperate Sentry worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Desperate Sentry. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from The List. Collector number EMN-21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The List |
|---|---|
| Number | EMN-21 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.10 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Desperate Sentry?
Desperate Sentry is a Common printing in The List. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The List. Collector number EMN-21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Desperate Sentry?
Desperate Sentry lists as Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Delirium. Artist: Mathias Kollros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The List. Collector number EMN-21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Desperate Sentry (EMN-21) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Desperate Sentry is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in The List, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.10).
- 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 Desperate Sentry from The List?
Desperate Sentry is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from The List numbered EMN-21 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desperate Sentry worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Desperate Sentry. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desperate Sentry?
Desperate Sentry is catalogued as Common in The List. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desperate Sentry legal in Commander or Standard?
Desperate Sentry shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Desperate Sentry near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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