Veteran Warleader
~$0.12 low · ~$6.98 high
Multicolor. Creature — Human Soldier Ally
Battle for Zendikar #221 · Illustrated by Josu Hernaiz
Battle for Zendikar #221 · Illustrated by Josu HernaizWhat is Veteran Warleader worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Veteran Warleader's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures you control.
Tap another untapped Ally you control: This creature gains your choice of first strike, vigilance, or trample until end of turn.
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Format legality
All 3 printings of Veteran Warleader
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Battle for Zendikar bfz #221· 2015rare· Cardmarket €0.13 · €0.36 foil | rare | $0.28 | $0.54 | €0.13€0.36 foil | |
 Battle for Zendikar Promos pbfz #221s· 2015Promorare· Cardmarket €0.83 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $6.98 | €0.83 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi ddp #27· 2015rare· Cardmarket €0.17 | rare | $0.12 | No foil printing | €0.17 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2015
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #17,175 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Josu Hernaiz
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Battle for Zendikar card (#221).
221 · BFZ · R · EN
- 221Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- BFZSet code for Battle for Zendikar
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (4)
2015-08-25
Vigilance matters only as attackers are declared. Giving a creature vigilance after that point won't untap it, even if it's attacking.
2015-08-25
To activate the last ability, you can tap any other untapped Ally you control, including one that hasn't been under your control since the beginning of your most recent turn. (Note that ability doesn't use the tap symbol.)
2015-08-25
You choose which ability Veteran Warleader gains as the last ability resolves, not as you activate it.
2015-08-25
The ability that defines Veteran Warleader's power and toughness works in all zones, not just the battlefield. If Veteran Warleader is on the battlefield, it will count itself.
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