Ancestral Statue
Ancestral Statue Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ancestral Statue is $0.19 (DTK #234), and the most expensive is $7.54 (DTK #234, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 5.0% over 7 days, up 5.6% over 30 days, up 35.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2026).
Ancestral Statue Printings & Prices
Ancestral Statue has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ancestral Statue: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for DTK #234 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DTK #234 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | DTK #234 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | JMP #458 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #458 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | DTK #234 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DTK #234 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Ancestral Statue Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand.
Ancestral Statue is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Ancestral Statue Rulings
- Feb 25, 2015 Ancestral Statue’s ability is mandatory. If Ancestral Statue is the only nonland permanent you control when its ability resolves, you must return it to its owner’s hand.
- Feb 25, 2015 The triggered ability doesn’t target any permanent. You choose which one to return as the ability resolves. No player can respond to this choice once the ability starts resolving.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ancestral Statue has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #458 | 2020-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| DTK #234 | 2015-03-27 | Common | Standard |
| DTK #234 | 2015-03-27 | Common | Standard |
JMP #458 
DTK #234 Ancestral Statue in Commander
Ancestral Statue is the #6,924 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Ancestral Statue FAQ
How much is Ancestral Statue worth?
Ancestral Statue is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $7.54 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ancestral Statue legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancestral Statue is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ancestral Statue been reprinted?
Yes — Ancestral Statue has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancestral Statue cheap?
Ancestral Statue trades at about $0.19 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,924 on EDHREC).