Seasoned Marshal
Creature — Human Soldier
Whenever this creature attacks, you may tap target creature.
- CMC
- 4
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- W
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Price
- $0.26
- EDHREC rank
- #29169
Seasoned Marshal taps an opponent's creature when it attacks, and keeps tapping it every time it attacks — effectively locking down one blocker for the game as long as the Marshal stays on the field. Three mana for a 2/2 is a real cost, and this effect only matters in aggressive white decks that consistently swing wide.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Seasoned Marshal is legal in Commander, Legacy, Modern, Vintage, and Oathbreaker, but it sees virtually no play outside of Commander — three mana for a 2/2 with a conditional tap effect doesn't come close to the bar for Legacy or Modern. In Commander, it fills a narrow role in white aggro and go-wide decks that want repeatable ways to neutralize a specific blocker every combat. The effect is real, but the statline is poor for a 100-card singleton format where you're competing with cheaper, more impactful options.
Key Combos
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Price Context
Current price
$0.26 bulk tier
At $0.26, Seasoned Marshal is deep bulk — you'll find it in any dollar bin. That price accurately reflects demand: it's a narrow card that sees play only in specific Commander builds, so don't expect it to appreciate.
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Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.