War Elemental
War Elemental Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of War Elemental is $4.61 (MRD #112), and the most expensive is $20.52 (MRD #112, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.61, up 3.6% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, down 29.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.03 (2025).
War Elemental Printings & Prices
War Elemental has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell War Elemental: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.20 cash for MRD #112 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #112 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #112 | Nonfoil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #112 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
War Elemental Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless an opponent was dealt damage this turn.
Whenever an opponent is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature.
War Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
War Elemental has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #112 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #112 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
MRD #112 War Elemental in Commander
War Elemental is the #13,062 most-played card on EDHREC, down 152 places over the last 30 days.
War Elemental FAQ
How much is War Elemental worth?
War Elemental is worth about $4.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $4.61 to $20.52 across 1 tracked printings.
Is War Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — War Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has War Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — War Elemental has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is War Elemental cheap?
War Elemental trades at about $4.61 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,062 on EDHREC).