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Mentor of the Meek Starter Commander Decks MTG card
SCD #28 · Art by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
SCD set symbol, RareStarter Commander Decks#28Rare

Mentor of the Meek

Creature · Human Soldier
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SCD #28 nonfoil
$0.16 +6.7% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−11.1%
EDHREC rank
#678 Down 18 in 30 days

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Mentor of the Meek Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, up 6.7% over 7 days, down 11.1% over 30 days, down 33.3% over 90 days.

Mentor of the Meek Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Mentor of the Meek

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Mentor of the Meek in Sealed Products

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Mentor of the Meek Printings & Prices

Mentor of the Meek has 20 tracked printings across 18 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and prerelease treatments.

SCD set symbol, RareSCD #28
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FDN set symbol, RareFDN #578
C14 set symbol, RareC14 #79
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #2X2-17
ISD set symbol, RareISD #21
LTC set symbol, RareLTC #173
VOC set symbol, RareVOC #93
JMP set symbol, RareJMP #121
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #34
J25 set symbol, UncommonJ25 #99
2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #17
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #345
Retro Frame
C16 set symbol, RareC16 #69
ONC set symbol, RareONC #81
MOC set symbol, RareMOC #196
M19 set symbol, RareM19 #27
E01 set symbol, RareE01 #15
2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #340
Borderless
PM19 set symbol, RarePM19 #27s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
HOC set symbol, RareHOC #170

Sell Mentor of the Meek: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomHOC #170Nonfoil
Card KingdomINR #345Foil
Card Kingdom2X2 #340Foil
Card KingdomISD #21Foil
Card KingdomPM19 #27sFoil
Card Kingdom2X2 #340Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncINR #345Foil
Card KingdomM19 #27Foil
Card KingdomFDN #578Nonfoil
Card KingdomJ25 #99Nonfoil

Mentor of the Meek Rules Text & Legality

Mentor of the Meek

Whenever another creature you control with power 2 or less enters, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card.

In a twinkling the table was laid. There was hot soup, cold meats, a blackberry tart, new loaves, slabs of butter, and half a ripe cheese: good plain food, as good as the Shire could show.

Mentor of the Meek is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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Mentor of the Meek Rulings

  • Jan 24, 2025

    If a creature enters with +1/+1 counters or a continuous effect such as that of Wedding Festivity will apply to the creature on the battlefield, those effects apply when checking to see if Mentor of the Meek's ability will trigger.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    If a creature enters with +1/+1 counters or a continuous effect such as that of Wedding Festivity will apply to the creature on the battlefield, those effects apply when checking to see if Mentor of the Meek’s ability will trigger.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    Mentor of the Meek's ability checks the power of the other creature only as it enters. If that creature's power is 2 or less, the ability will trigger. Once the ability triggers, raising that creature's power above 2 won't affect that ability. Similarly, reducing the creature's power to 2 or less after it enters won't cause the ability to trigger.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    Mentor of the Meek’s ability checks the power of the other creature only as it enters. If that creature’s power is 2 or less, the ability will trigger. Once the ability triggers, raising that creature’s power above 2 won’t affect that ability. Similarly, reducing the creature’s power to 2 or less after it enters won’t cause the ability to trigger.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    While resolving the triggered ability of Mentor of the Meek, you can't pay {1} multiple times to draw more than one card.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Mentor of the Meek has been reprinted 25 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.

  • Dec 2, 2022SCD set symbol, RareStarter Commander DecksSCD #28
  • Feb 10, 2023ONC set symbol, RarePhyrexia: All Will Be One CommanderONC #81
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, RareMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #196
  • Jun 23, 2023LTC set symbol, RareTales of Middle-earth CommanderLTC #173
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #99
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, RareFoundationsFDN #578
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #345
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #34
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #345
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #34

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Mentor of the Meek in Commander

Mentor of the Meek is the #678 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.

#678 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 18 in 30 days

Mentor of the Meek FAQ

How much is Mentor of the Meek worth?

Mentor of the Meek is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Mentor of the Meek legal in Commander?

Yes. Mentor of the Meek is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Mentor of the Meek been reprinted?

Yes. Mentor of the Meek has been reprinted 25 times, with 20 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Mentor of the Meek cheap?

Mentor of the Meek trades at about $0.16; 25 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Mentor of the Meek?

Cards that fill a similar role include Welcoming Vampire, Tocasia's Welcome, Bygone Bishop.

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