Elminster's Simulacrum
Elminster's Simulacrum Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elminster's Simulacrum is $2.05 (CLB #561, Extended Art, Foil), and the most expensive is $3.12 (CLB #561, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.50, up 0.4% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, up 33.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.68 (2026).
Elminster's Simulacrum Printings & Prices
Elminster's Simulacrum has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art and prerelease treatments.
Sell Elminster's Simulacrum: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.80 cash for CLB #561 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CLB #561 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PCLB #68s | Foil | $1.85 | $5.49 | 66% |
| starcitygames | CLB #561 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #561 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #561 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #68 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #68 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #561 | Nonfoil | $1.10 | $5.49 | 80% |
| starcitygames | CLB #68 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #68 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
Elminster's Simulacrum Rules Text & Legality
For each opponent, you create a token that's a copy of up to one target creature that player controls.
Elminster's Simulacrum is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elminster's Simulacrum has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCLB #68s | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| CLB #561 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| CLB #561 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| CLB #68 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Standard |
| CLB #68 | 2022-06-10 | Mythic | Standard |
PCLB #68s 
CLB #561 Elminster's Simulacrum in Commander
Elminster's Simulacrum is the #6,822 most-played card on EDHREC, down 19 places over the last 30 days.
Elminster's Simulacrum FAQ
How much is Elminster's Simulacrum worth?
Elminster's Simulacrum is worth about $2.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.50 to $3.12 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Elminster's Simulacrum legal in Commander?
Yes — Elminster's Simulacrum is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Elminster's Simulacrum been reprinted?
Yes — Elminster's Simulacrum has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elminster's Simulacrum cheap?
Elminster's Simulacrum trades at about $2.50 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,822 on EDHREC).