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Desperate Sentry
CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Common
The List EDHREC #25,742
$0.06
+0.0%
7 days
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Desperate Sentry price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Desperate Sentry Price Summary
Desperate Sentry's current headline price is $0.06.
Desperate Sentry Printings & Prices
2 printings
Desperate Sentry has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Desperate Sentry: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMN #21 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMN #21 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EMN-21 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMN #21 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #21 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Desperate Sentry Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature dies, create a 3/2 colorless Eldrazi Horror creature token.
Delirium — This creature gets +3/+0 as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.
Desperate Sentry is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
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Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Desperate Sentry has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EMN-21 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| EMN #21 | 2016-07-22 | Common | Standard |
| EMN #21 | 2016-07-22 | Common | Standard |
EMN #21 Desperate Sentry in Commander
Desperate Sentry is the #25,742 most-played card on EDHREC, down 437 places over the last 30 days.
Desperate Sentry FAQ
How much is Desperate Sentry worth?
Desperate Sentry is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Desperate Sentry legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Sentry is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Desperate Sentry been reprinted?
Yes — Desperate Sentry has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desperate Sentry cheap?
Desperate Sentry trades at about $0.06 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,742 on EDHREC).