Mentor of the Meek

March of the Machine Commander 196 • rare

Set: March of the Machine Commander
Collector number: 196
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
Market price: $0.39

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$0.39market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.35 – $0.40 over the tracked period

$0.39Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

First appearing in the Innistrad set, Mentor of the Meek has long been a staple for white decks needing card draw, a rarity for the color's traditional mechanical slice. This particular printing from March of the Machine Commander features the distinct illustrative style of Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss, whose collaborative work remains highly recognizable to long-time players of the game.

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What it does

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

"In these halls there is no pass or fail. Your true test comes with the first full moon."

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Provenance

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Mentor of the Meek was first introduced in the 2011 Innistrad expansion as an uncommon white creature designed to reward players for filling their battlefield with smaller units. The card functions as a strategic engine, allowing players to pay extra mana to draw a card whenever a creature with power two or less enters the battlefield under their control, effectively mitigating the late-game card disadvantage often faced by aggressive white decks.

The artwork by Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss captures the archetype of a humble, studious figure amidst a fantasy setting, emphasizing the character's role as a guide or protector of the common folk. This specific printing from the 2023 March of the Machine Commander set updates the card's rarity to rare, reflecting its continued utility in the Commander format, where it remains a staple inclusion for white-aligned decks focused on token generation and wide board presence.

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