Magic: The Gathering

Standing Troops

Seventh Edition 48 • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 48
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Gary Ruddell
Market price: $0.16

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$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.15 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Standing Troops represents the common foundation of its set, serving as a reliable utility card for players to manage their battlefield presence. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights the essential role that standard, repeatable defensive units play in shaping the strategic flow of a match.

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Card face

What it does

Vigilance

They fight so closely together a mouse couldn't slip past their guard.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Standing Troops was released in 2001 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Seventh Edition core set. This set marked a significant milestone as the first core set to feature card frames with white borders, representing a shift in the game's aesthetic and accessibility strategy during the early 2000s. The card serves as a classic example of a 'vanilla' creature, designed to provide straightforward gameplay utility for newer players learning the game's foundational mechanics.

The artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her distinctive style that emphasizes form and composition. Nielsen was tasked with depicting a disciplined rank of soldiers, capturing the steadfast nature of white-aligned defensive units. The card was well-received by players of the era for its clear visual language and its role in maintaining the balance of the limited play environment.

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About

About Standing Troops

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