Elvish Spirit Guide
Elvish Spirit Guide Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elvish Spirit Guide is $2.31 (MB2 #68), and the most expensive is $65.56 (SLD #423, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.31, down 20.6% over 7 days, down 92.7% over 30 days, up 5.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $34.47 (2026).
Elvish Spirit Guide Printings & Prices
Elvish Spirit Guide has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art and borderless treatments.
Sell Elvish Spirit Guide: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $48.00 cash for SLD #423 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #423 | Foil | $48.00 | $79.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #423 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #423 | Nonfoil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #423 | Nonfoil | $17.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #338 | Foil | $10.80 | $17.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | DMR #338 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DMR #338 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #89 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ALL #89 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMR #157 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
Elvish Spirit Guide Rules Text & Legality
Exile this creature from your hand: Add {G}.
Elvish Spirit Guide is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Elvish Spirit Guide Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Elvish Spirit Guide's mana ability after returning it to your hand. This is because mana abilities must be activated before you begin paying costs.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elvish Spirit Guide has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #68 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.09 |
| DMR #157 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| DMR #338 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — |
| DMR #338 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — |
| DMR #157 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| SLD #423 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #423 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| ALL #89 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #68 
DMR #157 
SLD #423 
ALL #89 Elvish Spirit Guide in Commander
Elvish Spirit Guide is the #747 most-played card on EDHREC, up 13 places over the last 30 days.
Elvish Spirit Guide FAQ
How much is Elvish Spirit Guide worth?
Elvish Spirit Guide is worth about $2.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.31 to $65.56 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Elvish Spirit Guide legal in Commander?
Yes — Elvish Spirit Guide is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Elvish Spirit Guide been reprinted?
Yes — Elvish Spirit Guide has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elvish Spirit Guide cheap?
Elvish Spirit Guide trades at about $2.31 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.