Patron Wizard
Patron Wizard Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Patron Wizard is $5.08 (SLD #1002, Foil), and the most expensive is $45.00 (ODY #89, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.06, up 0.3% over 7 days, up 8.0% over 30 days, up 37.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.06 (2026).
Patron Wizard Printings & Prices
Patron Wizard has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Patron Wizard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.00 cash for ODY #89 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #89 | Foil | $23.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #89 | Foil | $19.00 | $37.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #89 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $6.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ODY-89 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $5.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1002 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #89 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1002 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1002 | Foil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1002 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $6.49 | 78% |
Patron Wizard Rules Text & Legality
Tap an untapped Wizard you control: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Patron Wizard is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Patron Wizard Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Since the cost does not include the {T} symbol, it can tap itself even on the turn it enters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Patron Wizard has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ODY-89 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1002 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1002 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #89 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #89 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #ODY-89 
SLD #1002 
ODY #89 Patron Wizard in Commander
Patron Wizard is the #10,353 most-played card on EDHREC, down 74 places over the last 30 days.
Patron Wizard FAQ
How much is Patron Wizard worth?
Patron Wizard is worth about $6.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $5.42 to $45.00 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Patron Wizard legal in Commander?
Yes — Patron Wizard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Patron Wizard been reprinted?
Yes — Patron Wizard has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Patron Wizard expensive?
Patron Wizard holds a $6.06 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.