Magic: The Gathering

Ghostly Sentinel

Battle for Zendikar 28 • common

Set: Battle for Zendikar
Collector number: 28
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Daarken
Market price: $0.04

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$0.04market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.02 – $0.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in its set, the Ghostly Sentinel serves as a reliable building block for players looking to bolster their decks with consistent, affordable options. Its presence in the collection reflects the vital role that accessible, functional creatures play in defining the tactical landscape of a game.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, vigilance

Mystics of the Stone Havens call upon the spirits of fallen heroes to defend the refuges.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ghostly Sentinel was released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar set, a block that marked the return to the plane of Zendikar. The set focused on the conflict between the native inhabitants and the Eldrazi, eldritch beings consuming the world. The card was designed to support the 'Awaken' and ally-themed mechanics, functioning as a common-rarity creature intended to bolster the Limited environment of the set.

The card was illustrated by Daarken, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering known for his dark and atmospheric fantasy style. In his depiction of the Sentinel, he aimed to capture the ethereal, ghostly nature of an inhabitant caught between worlds, utilizing the muted, shimmering palette that characterized the post-apocalyptic aesthetic of the Eldrazi-ravaged Zendikar. Upon its release, it was received as a functional, straightforward utility creature typical of the era's common-rarity distribution.

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