Sylvan Messenger
Sylvan Messenger Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sylvan Messenger is $0.12 (ORI #199), and the most expensive is $5.53 (APC #87, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.45, up 50.0% over 7 days, up 309.1% over 30 days, up 246.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.45 (2026).
Sylvan Messenger Printings & Prices
Sylvan Messenger has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Sylvan Messenger: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for APC #87 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #87 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #87 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #199 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | DD1 #12 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | APC #87 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | EVG #12 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #199 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | KHC #75 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #107 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Sylvan Messenger Rules Text & Legality
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Elf cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Sylvan Messenger is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sylvan Messenger has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN3 #107 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KHC #75 | 2021-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #199 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #199 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EVG #12 | 2014-12-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DD1 #12 | 2007-11-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #87 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #87 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
GN3 #107 
KHC #75 
ORI #199 
EVG #12 
DD1 #12 
APC #87 Sylvan Messenger in Commander
Sylvan Messenger is the #10,555 most-played card on EDHREC, down 119 places over the last 30 days.
Sylvan Messenger FAQ
How much is Sylvan Messenger worth?
Sylvan Messenger is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.12 to $5.53 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Sylvan Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes — Sylvan Messenger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Sylvan Messenger been reprinted?
Yes — Sylvan Messenger has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sylvan Messenger cheap?
Sylvan Messenger trades at about $0.45 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,555 on EDHREC).