Vengeful Ancestor
Vengeful Ancestor Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Vengeful Ancestor is $0.40 (TDC #242), and the most expensive is $2.06 (AFC #304, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, up 2.6% over 7 days, up 5.3% over 30 days, up 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.58 (2026).
Vengeful Ancestor Printings & Prices
Vengeful Ancestor has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Vengeful Ancestor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for AFC #304; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AFC #304 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $2.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #242 | Nonfoil | $0.32 | $0.79 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #812 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | AFC #35 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #163 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #242 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MKC #163 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Vengeful Ancestor Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, goad target creature. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)
Whenever a goaded creature attacks, it deals 1 damage to its controller.
Vengeful Ancestor is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Vengeful Ancestor has been reprinted 5 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 66% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #242 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $0.73 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.35 |
| MKC #163 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | $0.25 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| CLB #812 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #304 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #35 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDC #242 
MKC #163 
CLB #812 
AFC #304 Vengeful Ancestor in Commander
Vengeful Ancestor is the #2,041 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.
Vengeful Ancestor FAQ
How much is Vengeful Ancestor worth?
Vengeful Ancestor is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.40 to $2.06 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Vengeful Ancestor legal in Commander?
Yes — Vengeful Ancestor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Vengeful Ancestor been reprinted?
Yes — Vengeful Ancestor has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vengeful Ancestor cheap?
Vengeful Ancestor trades at about $0.40 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.