Icon of Ancestry
Icon of Ancestry Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Icon of Ancestry is $0.39 (LCC #305), and the most expensive is $3.93 (M20 #229, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 9.3% over 7 days, down 7.1% over 30 days, down 7.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.52 (2026).
Icon of Ancestry Printings & Prices
Icon of Ancestry has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Icon of Ancestry: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for PM20 #229s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #229s | Foil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #229 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #229p | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #955 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #229p | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #229 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #229 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 40K #242 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #229 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 40K #242 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Icon of Ancestry Rules Text & Legality
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
{3}, {T}: Look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card of the chosen type from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Icon of Ancestry is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Icon of Ancestry Rulings
- Jul 12, 2019 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Vampire or Warrior. Card types (such as artifact) and supertypes (such as legendary) can't be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Icon of Ancestry has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #305 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | $0.26 |
| CMM #955 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 40K #242 | 2022-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 40K #242★ | 2022-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M20 #229 | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M20 #229 | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
| PM20 #229p | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Promo Pack | — |
| PM20 #229p | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Promo Pack | — |
| PM20 #229s | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Prerelease | — |
LCC #305 
CMM #955 
40K #242 
M20 #229 
PM20 #229p Icon of Ancestry in Commander
Icon of Ancestry is the #2,331 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Icon of Ancestry FAQ
How much is Icon of Ancestry worth?
Icon of Ancestry is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $3.93 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Icon of Ancestry legal in Commander?
Yes — Icon of Ancestry is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Icon of Ancestry been reprinted?
Yes — Icon of Ancestry has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Icon of Ancestry cheap?
Icon of Ancestry trades at about $0.39 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.