Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Simian Spirit Guide is $2.80 (A25 #148), and the most expensive is $149.50 (PLC #122, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.17, up 46.8% over 7 days, down 0.7% over 30 days, up 41.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $38.79 (2026).
Simian Spirit Guide Printings & Prices
Simian Spirit Guide has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Simian Spirit Guide: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $96.00 cash for PLC #122 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #122 | Foil | $96.00 | $159.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1548★ | Rainbow Foil | $75.00 | $119.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #122 | Foil | $65.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1548 | Nonfoil | $31.00 | $54.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1548 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #190 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #148 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #148 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #122 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #122 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | — | — |
Simian Spirit Guide Rules Text & Legality
Exile this card from your hand: Add {R}.
Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Simian Spirit Guide Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Simian Spirit Guide's mana ability after returning it to your hand. This is because mana abilities must be activated before you begin paying costs.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Simian Spirit Guide has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #61 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $2.44 |
| PLST #PLC-122 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — |
| SLD #1548 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #1548★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| TSR #190 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard | — |
| TSR #190 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard | — |
| A25 #148 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| A25 #148 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PLC #122 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard | — |
| PLC #122 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard | — |
MB2 #61 
PLST #PLC-122 
SLD #1548 
TSR #190 
A25 #148 
PLC #122 Simian Spirit Guide in Commander
Simian Spirit Guide is the #435 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Simian Spirit Guide FAQ
How much is Simian Spirit Guide worth?
Simian Spirit Guide is worth about $4.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.80 to $149.50 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Simian Spirit Guide legal in Commander?
Yes — Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Simian Spirit Guide been reprinted?
Yes — Simian Spirit Guide has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Simian Spirit Guide cheap?
Simian Spirit Guide trades at about $4.17 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.