Luminarch Ascension
Luminarch Ascension Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Luminarch Ascension is $11.63 (ZEN #25), and the most expensive is $31.85 (A25 #23, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.63, down 2.4% over 7 days, down 5.7% over 30 days, down 4.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.30 (2026).
Luminarch Ascension Printings & Prices
Luminarch Ascension has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Luminarch Ascension: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.50 cash for A25 #23 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | A25 #23 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #25 | Foil | $15.20 | $37.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ZEN #25 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #23 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #23 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #25 | Nonfoil | $6.75 | $14.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | ZEN #25 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
Luminarch Ascension Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each opponent's end step, if you didn't lose life this turn, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment. (Damage causes loss of life.)
{1}{W}: Create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying. Activate only if this enchantment has four or more quest counters on it.
Luminarch Ascension is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Luminarch Ascension Rulings
- Mar 16, 2018 Luminarch Ascension's first ability cares only whether you lost life this turn, even if Luminarch Ascension wasn't on the battlefield when that happened. It doesn't care how much you lost, whether you also gained life, or even whether you gained more life than you lost.
- Mar 16, 2018 Luminarch Ascension's first ability doesn't trigger if you have lost life before an opponent's end step begins. If it does trigger but you lose life before it resolves, it does nothing and you won't put a quest counter on Luminarch Ascension.
- Mar 16, 2018 You can activate Luminarch Ascension's last ability during the end step in which it receives its fourth quest counter.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Luminarch Ascension has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A25 #23 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard |
| A25 #23 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard |
| ZEN #25 | 2009-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| ZEN #25 | 2009-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
A25 #23 
ZEN #25 Luminarch Ascension in Commander
Luminarch Ascension is the #3,250 most-played card on EDHREC, down 40 places over the last 30 days.
Luminarch Ascension FAQ
How much is Luminarch Ascension worth?
Luminarch Ascension is worth about $11.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $11.63 to $31.85 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Luminarch Ascension legal in Commander?
Yes — Luminarch Ascension is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Luminarch Ascension been reprinted?
Yes — Luminarch Ascension has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Luminarch Ascension expensive?
Luminarch Ascension holds a $11.63 price because supply is limited to two printings.