Elkin Lair
Elkin Lair Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elkin Lair is $1.27 (VIS #78). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.27, down 0.8% over 7 days, down 5.2% over 30 days, down 0.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.58 (2024).
Elkin Lair Printings & Prices
Elkin Lair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Elkin Lair: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.45 cash for VIS #78; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #78 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| starcitygames | VIS #78 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Elkin Lair Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player exiles a card at random from their hand. The player may play that card this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, if the player hasn't played the card, they put it into their graveyard.
Elkin Lair is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Elkin Lair Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 This has the supertype world. When a world permanent enters, any world permanents that were already on the battlefield are put into their owners' graveyards. This is a state-based action called the "world rule." The new world permanent stays on the battlefield. If two world permanents enter at the same time, they're both put into their owners' graveyards.
- Feb 1, 2006 You can play the card this turn, not just during the resolution of the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elkin Lair has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS #78 | 1997-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
VIS #78 Elkin Lair in Commander
Elkin Lair is the #20,756 most-played card on EDHREC, down 383 places over the last 30 days.
Elkin Lair FAQ
How much is Elkin Lair worth?
Elkin Lair is worth about $1.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Elkin Lair legal in Commander?
Yes — Elkin Lair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Elkin Lair been reprinted?
Yes — Elkin Lair has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elkin Lair cheap?
Elkin Lair trades at about $1.27 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,756 on EDHREC).