Armored Ascension
Armored Ascension Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Armored Ascension is $0.22 (PLST #SHM-2), and the most expensive is $4.50 (M10 #3, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, down 4.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 18.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Armored Ascension Printings & Prices
Armored Ascension has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Armored Ascension: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for SHM #2 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #2 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #5 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #3 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #3 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| starcitygames | M10 #3 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #5 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M11 #5 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-2 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #2 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| starcitygames | SHM #2 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
Armored Ascension Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 for each Plains you control and has flying.
Armored Ascension is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Armored Ascension Rulings
- Aug 15, 2010 The ability cares about lands with the land type Plains, not necessarily lands named Plains.
- Oct 1, 2009 This ability counts the number of Plains controlled by Armored Ascension’s controller, not the enchanted creature’s controller (in case they’re different players).
- Oct 1, 2009 This bonus is not fixed; it changes as the number of Plains you control changes.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Armored Ascension has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SHM-2 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #5 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #5 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M10 #3 | 2009-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M10 #3 | 2009-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #2 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #2 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #SHM-2 
M11 #5 
M10 #3 
SHM #2 Armored Ascension in Commander
Armored Ascension is the #7,570 most-played card on EDHREC, down 51 places over the last 30 days.
Armored Ascension FAQ
How much is Armored Ascension worth?
Armored Ascension is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.22 to $4.50 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Armored Ascension legal in Commander?
Yes — Armored Ascension is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Armored Ascension been reprinted?
Yes — Armored Ascension has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Armored Ascension cheap?
Armored Ascension trades at about $0.22 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,570 on EDHREC).