Silverback Elder
Silverback Elder Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Silverback Elder is $7.24 (PDMU #177p, Promo Pack), and the most expensive is $9.94 (DMU #418, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.25, down 1.2% over 7 days, down 0.4% over 30 days, up 4.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.35 (2026).
Silverback Elder Printings & Prices
Silverback Elder has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Silverback Elder: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.80 cash for PDMU #177p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PDMU #177p | Foil | $10.80 | $17.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #418 | Nonfoil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | PDMU #177s | Foil | $6.00 | $14.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PDMU #177p | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | DMU #418 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #177 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #418 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DMU #418 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMU #177 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMU #177 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
Silverback Elder Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a creature spell, choose one —
• Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
• Look at the top five cards of your library. You may put a land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
• You gain 4 life.
Silverback Elder is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Silverback Elder Rulings
- Sep 9, 2022 Silverback Elder’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability will resolve even if that spell is countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Silverback Elder has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDMU #177s | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| DMU #177 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Standard |
| DMU #177 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Standard |
| DMU #418 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| DMU #418 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| PDMU #177p | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| PDMU #177p | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
PDMU #177s 
DMU #177 Silverback Elder in Commander
Silverback Elder is the #2,088 most-played card on EDHREC, down 21 places over the last 30 days.
Silverback Elder FAQ
How much is Silverback Elder worth?
Silverback Elder is worth about $7.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $7.24 to $9.94 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Silverback Elder legal in Commander?
Yes — Silverback Elder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Silverback Elder been reprinted?
Yes — Silverback Elder has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Silverback Elder expensive?
Silverback Elder holds a $7.25 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.