Elkin Bottle
Elkin Bottle Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elkin Bottle is $0.30 (5ED #367), and the most expensive is $0.45 (ICE #317). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.45 (2026).
Elkin Bottle Printings & Prices
Elkin Bottle has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Elkin Bottle: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.32 cash for PTC #mj317; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 59% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTC #mj317 | Nonfoil | $0.32 | $0.79 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #317 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| starcitygames | ICE #317 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DKM #35 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 5ED #367 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #367 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DKM #35 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Elkin Bottle Rules Text & Legality
{3}, {T}: Exile the top card of your library. Until the beginning of your next upkeep, you may play that card.
Elkin Bottle is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Elkin Bottle Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 The exiled card is played using the normal timing rules for its card type, as well as any other applicable restrictions such as “Cast [this card] only during combat.” For example, you can’t play the card during an opponent’s turn unless it’s an instant or has flash. Similarly, if the exiled card is a land, you can’t play it if you’ve already played a land that turn. If it’s a nonland card, you’ll have to pay its mana cost. The only thing that’s different is you’re playing it from the Exile zone.
- Aug 1, 2008 If you do not play the card before your next upkeep, it remains exiled; you just lose the ability to play it.
- Oct 4, 2004 If the Bottle leaves the battlefield or your control, the cards remain waiting until played or until the beginning of your next upkeep. The card is in the “Exile” zone.
- Oct 4, 2004 The card is not part of your hand in any way. You can’t be forced to discard it due to a discard from hand effect, and you can’t discard it to pay a cost.
- Oct 4, 2004 This is not considered to be drawing a card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elkin Bottle has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DKM #35 | 2001-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| 5ED #367 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| PTC #mj317 | 1996-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ICE #317 | 1995-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
DKM #35 
5ED #367 
PTC #mj317 
ICE #317 Elkin Bottle in Commander
Elkin Bottle is the #30,193 most-played card on EDHREC, down 126 places over the last 30 days.
Elkin Bottle FAQ
How much is Elkin Bottle worth?
Elkin Bottle is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $0.45 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Elkin Bottle legal in Commander?
Yes — Elkin Bottle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Elkin Bottle been reprinted?
Yes — Elkin Bottle has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elkin Bottle cheap?
Elkin Bottle trades at about $0.30 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,193 on EDHREC).