Warren Soultrader Retro Frame: Goblin Bargain Master
Warren Soultrader is a rare from Modern Horizons 3 that slips onto the battlefield with a quiet threat. At 3/3 for {2}{B}{B}, it fits into black midrange and goblin themed builds alike. Its ability reads Pay 1 life, Sacrifice another creature: Create a Treasure token, a cost that can pay you back with colorless acceleration for your spells and a reliable source of mana ahead of curve.
In play, Soultrader rewards careful resource management. You can fuel sacrifice outlets or graveyard synergy by turning your creatures into Treasure tokens, enabling you to cast bigger threats sooner. The flavor text hints at the bargain between the living and the dead: "The living take their souls for granted. The dead know what they're worth." In practice the card adds value through incremental ramp and strategic pressure, helping you poke for damage while building toward a decisive finish.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Zombie Goblin Wizard
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Pay 1 life, Sacrifice another creature: Create a Treasure token.
- Power / Toughness: 3/3
- Loyalty: N/A
