Proteus Staff
Proteus Staff Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Proteus Staff is $0.62 (MB2 #140), and the most expensive is $32.16 (MRD #230, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.61, up 482.3% over 7 days, up 501.7% over 30 days, up 257.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.99 (2024).
Proteus Staff Printings & Prices
Proteus Staff has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Proteus Staff: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $20.00 cash for MRD #230 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #230 | Foil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #230 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #230 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #230 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #140 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #140 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
Proteus Staff Rules Text & Legality
{2}{U}, {T}: Put target creature on the bottom of its owner's library. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. The player puts that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of their library in any order. Activate only as a sorcery.
Proteus Staff is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Proteus Staff has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #140 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.58 |
| MRD #230 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MRD #230 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #140 
MRD #230 Proteus Staff in Commander
Proteus Staff is the #9,151 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.
Proteus Staff FAQ
How much is Proteus Staff worth?
Proteus Staff is worth about $3.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $0.62 to $32.16 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Proteus Staff legal in Commander?
Yes — Proteus Staff is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Proteus Staff been reprinted?
Yes — Proteus Staff has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Proteus Staff cheap?
Proteus Staff trades at about $3.61 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,151 on EDHREC).