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Esper Sentinel
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2123 · Rare · released 2026-09-28
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Artifact Creature — Human Soldier
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 a rare white creature from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $57.28 to $94.06 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$98.00
Format legality
Where you can play Esper Sentinel in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $57.28 to $94.06 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons 2 at $57.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons 2 Promos | 12s | Rare | — | $94.06 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 328 | Rare | $60.44 | $78.06 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 12 | Rare | $57.28 | $75.66 |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | 75 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | MH2-12 | Rare | $66.98 | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts | 2 | Rare | $59.25 | $89.78 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2123 | Rare | — | $72.09 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-06-18If 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.
- 2021-06-18This 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.
- 2021-06-18If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Esper Sentinel legal in Commander?
Yes — Esper Sentinel is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Esper Sentinel legal in?
Esper Sentinel is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Esper Sentinel been printed?
Esper Sentinel has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Esper Sentinel?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons 2 (#12) at about $57.28.
Who illustrated Esper Sentinel?
This printing of Esper Sentinel was illustrated by Ricardo Cavolo.