Geralf's Messenger
Geralf's Messenger Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Geralf's Messenger is $3.38 (SLD #9997), and the most expensive is $9.72 (SLD #842, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.71, up 127.4% over 7 days, up 122.8% over 30 days, up 350.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.71 (2026).
Geralf's Messenger Printings & Prices
Geralf's Messenger has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Geralf's Messenger: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for SLD #842 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 43% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #842 | Foil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #842 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DKA #63 | Foil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DKA-63 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #9997 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #9997 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #9997 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | DKA #63 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
Geralf's Messenger Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters tapped.
When this creature enters, target opponent loses 2 life.
Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Geralf's Messenger is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Geralf's Messenger has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DKA-63 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #9997 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #9997 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #842 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| DKA #63 | 2012-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| DKA #63 | 2012-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #DKA-63 
SLD #9997 
DKA #63 Geralf's Messenger in Commander
Geralf's Messenger is the #8,047 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Geralf's Messenger FAQ
How much is Geralf's Messenger worth?
Geralf's Messenger is worth about $7.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $3.38 to $9.72 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Geralf's Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes — Geralf's Messenger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Geralf's Messenger been reprinted?
Yes — Geralf's Messenger has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Geralf's Messenger expensive?
Geralf's Messenger holds a $7.71 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.