Warden of the First Tree
Warden of the First Tree Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Warden of the First Tree is $0.35 (FRF #143), and the most expensive is $2.59 (PFRF #143s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, flat over 7 days, up 40.0% over 30 days, up 34.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.38 (2025).
Warden of the First Tree Printings & Prices
Warden of the First Tree has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Warden of the First Tree: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for FRF #143 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FRF #143 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #143 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PFRF #143s | Foil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Warden of the First Tree Rules Text & Legality
{1}{W/B}: This creature becomes a Human Warrior with base power and toughness 3/3.
{2}{W/B}{W/B}: If this creature is a Warrior, it becomes a Human Spirit Warrior with trample and lifelink.
{3}{W/B}{W/B}{W/B}: If this creature is a Spirit, put five +1/+1 counters on it.
Warden of the First Tree is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Warden of the First Tree Rulings
- Nov 24, 2014 Effects that modify Warden of the First Tree's power or toughness, such as the one created by Titanic Growth, will apply to Warden of the First Tree no matter when they started to take effect. The same is true for any +1/+1 counters on Warden of the First Tree and effects that switch its power and toughness.
- Nov 24, 2014 Neither the first nor the second ability has a duration. If one of them resolves, it will remain in effect until Warden of the First Tree leaves the battlefield or some subsequent effect changes its characteristics.
- Nov 24, 2014 The first ability overwrites any previous effects that set the creature's base power and toughness to specific values. Any power- or toughness-setting effects that start to apply after the first ability resolves will overwrite this effect.
- Nov 24, 2014 The first and second activated abilities cause Warden of the First Tree to lose any other creature types it has. It retains any card types or supertypes it may have.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Warden of the First Tree has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRF #143 | 2015-01-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| FRF #143 | 2015-01-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| PFRF #143s | 2015-01-23 | Mythic | Prerelease |
FRF #143 
PFRF #143s Warden of the First Tree in Commander
Warden of the First Tree is the #25,279 most-played card on EDHREC, down 307 places over the last 30 days.
Warden of the First Tree FAQ
How much is Warden of the First Tree worth?
Warden of the First Tree is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.35 to $2.59 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Warden of the First Tree legal in Commander?
Yes — Warden of the First Tree is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Warden of the First Tree been reprinted?
Yes — Warden of the First Tree has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Warden of the First Tree cheap?
Warden of the First Tree trades at about $0.35 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,279 on EDHREC).