Uncle Istvan
Uncle Istvan Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Uncle Istvan is $0.27 (4ED #165), and the most expensive is $10.28 (TSB #51, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 3.6% over 7 days, down 6.9% over 30 days, down 12.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2025).
Uncle Istvan Printings & Prices
Uncle Istvan has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Uncle Istvan: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.60 cash for TSB #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #51 | Foil | $9.60 | $15.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #51 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DRK #54 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | $2.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #51 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #165 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.35 | 89% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #51 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
Uncle Istvan Rules Text & Legality
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures.
Uncle Istvan is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Uncle Istvan Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Works even on damage from activated abilities of creatures such as Prodigal Sorcerer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Uncle Istvan has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB #51 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #51 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| 4ED #165 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DRK #54 | 1994-08-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
TSB #51 
4ED #165 
DRK #54 Uncle Istvan in Commander
Uncle Istvan is the #24,035 most-played card on EDHREC, down 136 places over the last 30 days.
Uncle Istvan FAQ
How much is Uncle Istvan worth?
Uncle Istvan is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $10.28 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Uncle Istvan legal in Commander?
Yes — Uncle Istvan is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Uncle Istvan been reprinted?
Yes — Uncle Istvan has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Uncle Istvan cheap?
Uncle Istvan trades at about $0.27 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,035 on EDHREC).