Ertai's Familiar
Ertai's Familiar Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ertai's Familiar is $0.76 (WTH #38). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.76, up 16.9% over 7 days, up 15.2% over 30 days, up 20.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.11 (2024).
Ertai's Familiar Printings & Prices
Ertai's Familiar has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Ertai's Familiar Rules Text & Legality
Phasing (This phases in or out before you untap during each of your untap steps. While it's phased out, it's treated as though it doesn't exist.)
When this creature phases out or leaves the battlefield, mill three cards.
{U}: Until your next upkeep, this creature can't phase out.
Ertai's Familiar is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ertai's Familiar Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 Activating the activated ability will prevent Ertai’s Familiar from phasing out for any reason, not just due to its own phasing ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ertai's Familiar has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH #38 | 1997-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
WTH #38 Ertai's Familiar in Commander
Ertai's Familiar is the #27,825 most-played card on EDHREC, down 486 places over the last 30 days.
Ertai's Familiar FAQ
How much is Ertai's Familiar worth?
Ertai's Familiar is worth about $0.76 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026.
Is Ertai's Familiar legal in Commander?
Yes — Ertai's Familiar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ertai's Familiar been reprinted?
Yes — Ertai's Familiar has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ertai's Familiar cheap?
Ertai's Familiar trades at about $0.76 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,825 on EDHREC).