Esper Sentinel (MH2 #12)
Esper Sentinel is a rare printing from Modern Horizons 2 (MH2 #12), a Artifact Creature — Human Soldier. Illustrated by Eric Deschamps.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact Creature — Human Soldier |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Modern Horizons 2 (MH2) |
| Collector number | 12 |
| Artist | Eric Deschamps |
| Released | 2021-06-18 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $50.89, foil $75.67 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 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.
- June 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.
- June 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.
Decks that play it
Decks built with the MTGBrew AI Deck Builder that include Esper Sentinel:
- Legacy Combo Deck (Strength 6) — Legacy