Sensei Golden-Tail
Sensei Golden-Tail Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sensei Golden-Tail is $1.84 (CHK #44), and the most expensive is $9.65 (CHK #44, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.95, up 3.9% over 7 days, up 6.5% over 30 days, up 70.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.95 (2026).
Sensei Golden-Tail Printings & Prices
Sensei Golden-Tail has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Sensei Golden-Tail: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.20 cash for CHK #44 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #44 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #44 | Foil | $5.20 | $12.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #44 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $1.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #44 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CHK-44 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
Sensei Golden-Tail Rules Text & Legality
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
{1}{W}, {T}: Put a training counter on target creature. That creature gains bushido 1 and becomes a Samurai in addition to its other creature types. Activate only as a sorcery.
Sensei Golden-Tail is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Sensei Golden-Tail Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 Note that multiple instances of the bushido ability each trigger separately.
- Dec 1, 2004 The training counter just marks which creatures have been changed; an effect that removes the counter doesn’t change the creature’s types or abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sensei Golden-Tail has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CHK-44 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #44 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #44 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #CHK-44 
CHK #44 Sensei Golden-Tail in Commander
Sensei Golden-Tail is the #15,722 most-played card on EDHREC, down 159 places over the last 30 days.
Sensei Golden-Tail FAQ
How much is Sensei Golden-Tail worth?
Sensei Golden-Tail is worth about $2.95 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.84 to $9.65 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Sensei Golden-Tail legal in Commander?
Yes — Sensei Golden-Tail is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sensei Golden-Tail been reprinted?
Yes — Sensei Golden-Tail has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sensei Golden-Tail cheap?
Sensei Golden-Tail trades at about $2.95 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,722 on EDHREC).