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Esper Sentinel
ARTIFACT CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Rare
Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts EDHREC #78
$60.35
+1.3%
7 days
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Esper Sentinel price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $60.35.
Esper Sentinel Price Summary
Esper Sentinel's current headline price is $60.35.
Esper Sentinel Printings & Prices
5 printings
Esper Sentinel has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art, showcase and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Esper Sentinel: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PMH2 #12s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H2R #2 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #328 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #328 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #328 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H2R #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MH2-12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #328 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Esper Sentinel Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, draw a card unless that player pays {X}, where X is this creature's power.
"The more Esper changes, the more he refuses to."
Esper Sentinel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Brawl
Legal
Commander
Legal
Competitive Brawl
Legal
Duel Commander
Legal
Gladiator
Legal
Historic
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Modern
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
Timeless
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Alchemy
Not legal
Future Standard
Not legal
Old School
Not legal
Pauper
Not legal
Pauper Commander
Not legal
Penny Dreadful
Not legal
Pioneer
Not legal
PreDH
Not legal
Premodern
Not legal
Standard
Not legal
Standard Brawl
Not legal
Esper Sentinel Rulings
3 most recent
- Jun 18, 2021 If Esper Sentinel's has negative power when this ability resolves, then {X} is {0}. The opponent may still choose not to pay the cost if they want you to draw a card.
- Jun 18, 2021 If a noncreature spell was already cast by an opponent the turn Esper Sentinel enters the battlefield, that opponent already cast their first noncreature spell this turn, and Esper Sentinel's ability won't trigger for that opponent that turn.
- Jun 18, 2021 This ability checks Esper Sentinel's power when it resolves, not when the ability goes on the stack. If Esper Sentinel is no longer on the battlefield when it resolves, use the power it had the last time it was on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Esper Sentinel has been reprinted 8 times. The Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts reprint cut the price 71% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2R #2 | 2024-06-07 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| H2R #2 | 2024-06-07 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #MH2-12 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #12 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #12 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #328 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #328 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| PMH2 #12s | 2021-05-06 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
PLST #MH2-12 
MH2 #12 
PMH2 #12s Esper Sentinel in Commander
Esper Sentinel is the #78 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Where to Get Esper Sentinel Sealed
8 products
Esper Sentinel turns up in 8 sealed products we price. Copies shown are averages per unit, not guarantees.
| Product | Yields | Sealed price | Card's value inside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons 3 - Collector Booster Display Master Case | about 25.29 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 3 - Play Booster Display Case | about 7.44 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 - Set Booster Display Case | about 4.93 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 3 - Collector Booster Display Case | about 4.22 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 - Draft Booster Box Case | about 3.17 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 - Collector Booster Display Case | about 2.44 copies | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 - Set Booster Display | about 1 per 1 boxes | — | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 - Draft Booster Box | about 1 per 2 boxes | — | — |
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Esper Sentinel FAQ
How much is Esper Sentinel worth?
Esper Sentinel is worth about $60.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Esper Sentinel legal in Commander?
Yes — Esper Sentinel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Esper Sentinel been reprinted?
Yes — Esper Sentinel has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Esper Sentinel expensive?
Esper Sentinel holds a $60.35 price because Commander demand is high (#78 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Esper Sentinel?
Cards that fill a similar role include Archivist of Oghma, Smuggler's Share, Mangara, the Diplomat.