Shock Troops

Shock Troops

$0.02

Updated 19h ago
8edcommon·Creature — Human Soldier·{3}{R}·Foil $0.25

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.

About This Card

Shock Troops is a common creature from Eighth Edition. Currently $0.02 ($0.25 foil).

Released July 2003 as part of Eighth Edition (core set). Click through to Eighth Edition for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Foil commands a 12.5x premium ($0.25), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shock Troops a good MTG investment?

Shock Troops is a common from Eighth Edition currently at $0.02. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Shock Troops?

Shock Troops from Eighth Edition is currently $0.02 for nonfoil and $0.25 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Shock Troops's mana cost?

Shock Troops's mana cost (casting cost) is 3R ({3}{R}). See Shock Troops's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Shock Troops?

At $0.02, Shock Troops is a common with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Shock Troops?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Shock Troops good in Commander (EDH)?

Shock Troops is ranked #30650 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Shock Troops legal in?

Shock Troops is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Shock Troops

Is Shock Troops going up or down?

At $0.02, daily moves for Shock Troops are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 12.5x premium at $0.25, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Shock Troops worth buying?

Shock Troops is currently priced at $0.02. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Shock Troops reprint risk

Shock Troops can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Shock Troops price history

SpellBook has tracked Shock Troops since its 2003 release in Eighth Edition across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #30650 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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