Sylvan Advocate
Sylvan Advocate Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sylvan Advocate is $0.28 (OGW #144), and the most expensive is $1.53 (POGW #144s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, up 28.6% over 7 days, up 28.6% over 30 days, up 38.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.36 (2026).
Sylvan Advocate Printings & Prices
Sylvan Advocate has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Sylvan Advocate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.20 cash for OGW #144 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | OGW #144 | Foil | $0.30 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #144 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | POGW #144s | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #144 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #84 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DDU #23 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Sylvan Advocate Rules Text & Legality
Vigilance
As long as you control six or more lands, this creature and land creatures you control get +2/+2.
Sylvan Advocate is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Sylvan Advocate Rulings
- Jan 22, 2016 A “land creature” is a permanent that’s both a land and a creature.
- Jan 22, 2016 Damage remains marked on creatures until the turn ends. If Sylvan Advocate’s ability stops applying (because Sylvan Advocate leaves the battlefield or you no longer control six or more lands), then any land creatures that needed the toughness bonus to stay alive will be destroyed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sylvan Advocate has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZNC #84 | 2020-09-25 | Rare | Standard |
| DDU #23 | 2018-04-06 | Rare | Standard |
| OGW #144 | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Standard |
| OGW #144 | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Standard |
| POGW #144s | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Prerelease |
ZNC #84 
DDU #23 
OGW #144 
POGW #144s Sylvan Advocate in Commander
Sylvan Advocate is the #8,836 most-played card on EDHREC, down 97 places over the last 30 days.
Sylvan Advocate FAQ
How much is Sylvan Advocate worth?
Sylvan Advocate is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $1.53 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Commander?
Yes — Sylvan Advocate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Sylvan Advocate been reprinted?
Yes — Sylvan Advocate has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sylvan Advocate cheap?
Sylvan Advocate trades at about $0.36 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,836 on EDHREC).