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Esper Sentinel Modern Horizons 2 MTG card
MH2 #12 · Art by Eric Deschamps
MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2#12Rare

Esper Sentinel

Artifact Creature · Human Soldier
TCGplayer market · MH2 #12 nonfoil
$52.59 −1.2% −$0.62, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−9.7%
EDHREC rank
#79 No change in 30 days
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Esper Sentinel Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $52.59, down 1.2% over 7 days, down 9.7% over 30 days, down 10.1% over 90 days.

Esper Sentinel Price History

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Esper Sentinel in Sealed Products

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Esper Sentinel Printings & Prices

Esper Sentinel has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including alt art, showcase and prerelease treatments.

MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #12
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MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #328
Showcase
H2R set symbol, RareH2R #2
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2123
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #MH2-12
PMH2 set symbol, RarePMH2 #12s
PrereleaseDate-stamped

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Card KingdomPMH2 #12sFoil
Card KingdomH2R #2Foil
Card KingdomMH2 #12Foil
Card KingdomMH2 #328Foil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #328Foil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #12Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2123Foil
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CoolStuffIncMH2 #328Nonfoil

Esper Sentinel Rules Text & Legality

Esper Sentinel

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.

Esper Sentinel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Esper Sentinel Rulings

  • 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

Esper Sentinel has been reprinted 8 times. The Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts reprint cut the price 71% in 30 days.

  • May 6, 2021PMH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 Promos · Prerelease, foilPMH2 #12s
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · ShowcaseMH2 #328
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Showcase, foilMH2 #328
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2MH2 #12
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · foilMH2 #12
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #MH2-12
  • Jun 7, 2024H2R set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 Timeshifts · Alt Art, foilH2R #2
  • Jun 7, 2024H2R set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 Timeshifts · Alt ArtH2R #2

Esper Sentinel in Commander

Esper Sentinel is the #79 most-played card on EDHREC.

#79 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Esper Sentinel FAQ

How much is Esper Sentinel worth?

Esper Sentinel is worth about $52.59 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Esper Sentinel expensive?

Esper Sentinel holds a $52.59 price because Commander demand is high (#79 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.

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