Sanctum Prelate
Sanctum Prelate Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sanctum Prelate is $0.63 (MH2 #491, Buy-a-Box Promo, Foil), and the most expensive is $9.27 (CN2 #23, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.02, flat over 7 days, down 0.3% over 30 days, up 104.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.05 (2026).
Sanctum Prelate Printings & Prices
Sanctum Prelate has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including buy-a-box promo treatments.
Sell Sanctum Prelate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.50 cash for CN2 #23 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #23 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #278 | Foil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #278 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $2.79 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #23 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #23 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #491 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Sanctum Prelate Rules Text & Legality
As this creature enters, choose a number.
Noncreature spells with mana value equal to the chosen number can't be cast.
Sanctum Prelate is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Sanctum Prelate Rulings
- Aug 23, 2016 Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a spell don't affect that spell's mana value.
- Aug 23, 2016 For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine if the spell's mana value is the chosen number. For example, if the chosen number is 4, a noncreature spell with mana cost {X}{R}{R} couldn't be cast with X equal to 2, but it could be cast with X equal to any other number.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sanctum Prelate has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #278 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #278 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #491 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Buy-a-Box Promo |
| CN2 #23 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard |
| CN2 #23 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #278 
MH2 #491 
CN2 #23 Sanctum Prelate in Commander
Sanctum Prelate is the #9,380 most-played card on EDHREC, down 193 places over the last 30 days.
Sanctum Prelate FAQ
How much is Sanctum Prelate worth?
Sanctum Prelate is worth about $3.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.50 to $9.27 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Sanctum Prelate legal in Commander?
Yes — Sanctum Prelate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sanctum Prelate been reprinted?
Yes — Sanctum Prelate has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sanctum Prelate cheap?
Sanctum Prelate trades at about $3.02 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,380 on EDHREC).