Ajani, Wise Counselor
Ajani, Wise Counselor Price Summary
As of Apr 21, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ajani, Wise Counselor is $9.64 (M19 #281, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.85, up 1.3% over 7 days. All-time tracked high: $7.90 (2026).
Ajani, Wise Counselor Printings & Prices
Ajani, Wise Counselor has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in foil finishes.
Sell Ajani, Wise Counselor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.80 cash for M19 #281 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 49% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M19 #281 | Foil | $4.80 | $9.49 | 49% |
| starcitygames | M19 #281 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
Ajani, Wise Counselor Rules Text & Legality
+2: You gain 1 life for each creature you control.
−3: Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.
−9: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature, where X is your life total.
Ajani, Wise Counselor is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Ajani, Wise Counselor Rulings
- Jul 13, 2018 Ajani’s second ability affects only creatures you control at the time it resolves. Creatures you begin to control later in the turn won’t get +2/+2.
- Jul 13, 2018 The value of X is determined only as Ajani’s third ability resolves. If your life total changes later, the creature won’t gain or lose +1/+1 counters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ajani, Wise Counselor has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M19 #281 | 2018-07-13 | Mythic | Standard |
M19 #281 Ajani, Wise Counselor in Commander
Ajani, Wise Counselor is the #14,529 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Ajani, Wise Counselor FAQ
How much is Ajani, Wise Counselor worth?
Ajani, Wise Counselor is worth about $7.85 for its cheapest playable printing as of Apr 21, 2026.
Is Ajani, Wise Counselor legal in Commander?
Yes — Ajani, Wise Counselor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ajani, Wise Counselor been reprinted?
Yes — Ajani, Wise Counselor has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ajani, Wise Counselor expensive?
Ajani, Wise Counselor holds a $7.85 price because supply is limited to a single printing.