Ascendant Packleader
Ascendant Packleader Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ascendant Packleader is $0.35 (VOW #186), and the most expensive is $5.95 (DBL #453, Inverted, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, down 5.4% over 7 days, up 6.1% over 30 days, up 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.65 (2026).
Ascendant Packleader Printings & Prices
Ascendant Packleader has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted, promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Ascendant Packleader: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for DBL #453 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DBL #453 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | DBL #453 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #186s | Foil | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #186p | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #383 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PVOW #186p | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | DBL #453 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #383 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | VOW #383 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | VOW #383 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
Ascendant Packleader Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you control a permanent with mana value 4 or greater.
Whenever you cast a spell with mana value 4 or greater, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Ascendant Packleader is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Ascendant Packleader Rulings
- Nov 19, 2021 Ascendant Packleader's first ability considers only permanents already on the battlefield when determining if it should apply. If Ascendant Packleader is entering the battlefield at the same time as another permanent, the replacement effect won't see that permanent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ascendant Packleader has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBL #453 | 2022-01-28 | Rare | Inverted |
| DBL #453 | 2022-01-28 | Rare | Inverted |
| PVOW #186p | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PVOW #186p | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PVOW #186s | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Prerelease |
| VOW #186 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Standard |
| VOW #186 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Standard |
| VOW #383 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Extended Art |
| VOW #383 | 2021-11-19 | Rare | Extended Art |
DBL #453 
PVOW #186p 
VOW #186 Ascendant Packleader in Commander
Ascendant Packleader is the #8,861 most-played card on EDHREC, down 97 places over the last 30 days.
Ascendant Packleader FAQ
How much is Ascendant Packleader worth?
Ascendant Packleader is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.35 to $5.95 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Ascendant Packleader legal in Commander?
Yes — Ascendant Packleader is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ascendant Packleader been reprinted?
Yes — Ascendant Packleader has been reprinted 9 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ascendant Packleader cheap?
Ascendant Packleader trades at about $0.35 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,861 on EDHREC).