Deftblade Elite
Deftblade Elite Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Deftblade Elite is $0.15 (PLST #LGN-12), and the most expensive is $5.15 (LGN #12, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, flat over 7 days, up 15.4% over 30 days, up 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2024).
Deftblade Elite Printings & Prices
Deftblade Elite has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Deftblade Elite: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for LGN #12 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #12 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #12 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LGN #12 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LGN #12 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #12 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #LGN-12 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Deftblade Elite Rules Text & Legality
Provoke (Whenever this creature attacks, you may have target creature defending player controls untap and block it if able.)
{1}{W}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by this creature this turn.
Deftblade Elite is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deftblade Elite has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #LGN-12 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| LGN #12 | 2003-02-03 | Common | Standard |
| LGN #12 | 2003-02-03 | Common | Standard |
PLST #LGN-12 
LGN #12 Deftblade Elite in Commander
Deftblade Elite is the #22,437 most-played card on EDHREC, down 288 places over the last 30 days.
Deftblade Elite FAQ
How much is Deftblade Elite worth?
Deftblade Elite is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.15 to $5.15 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Deftblade Elite legal in Commander?
Yes — Deftblade Elite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Deftblade Elite been reprinted?
Yes — Deftblade Elite has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deftblade Elite cheap?
Deftblade Elite trades at about $0.15 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,437 on EDHREC).