Linvala, the Preserver
Linvala, the Preserver Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Linvala, the Preserver is $1.05 (OGW #25), and the most expensive is $9.78 (POGW #25s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.05, up 10.5% over 7 days, up 20.7% over 30 days, up 25.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.07 (2026).
Linvala, the Preserver Printings & Prices
Linvala, the Preserver has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Linvala, the Preserver: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for POGW #25s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POGW #25s | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #25 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #25 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Linvala, the Preserver Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When Linvala enters, if an opponent has more life than you, you gain 5 life.
When Linvala enters, if an opponent controls more creatures than you, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying.
Linvala, the Preserver is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Linvala, the Preserver Rulings
- Jan 22, 2016 For each triggered ability, the game checks to see if the condition is true at the moment the ability would trigger. If the condition isn't true, the ability won't trigger. If the ability does trigger, the game will check again to see if the condition is true as the ability tries to resolve. If it's not true at that time, the ability won't do anything.
- Jan 22, 2016 In a multiplayer game, it's possible for the condition to be true at both times but with respect to two different opponents.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Linvala, the Preserver has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| POGW #25s | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| OGW #25 | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Standard |
| OGW #25 | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Standard |
POGW #25s 
OGW #25 Linvala, the Preserver in Commander
Linvala, the Preserver is the #14,938 most-played card on EDHREC, down 170 places over the last 30 days.
Linvala, the Preserver FAQ
How much is Linvala, the Preserver worth?
Linvala, the Preserver is worth about $1.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.05 to $9.78 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Linvala, the Preserver legal in Commander?
Yes — Linvala, the Preserver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Linvala, the Preserver been reprinted?
Yes — Linvala, the Preserver has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Linvala, the Preserver cheap?
Linvala, the Preserver trades at about $1.05 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,938 on EDHREC).