Whitemane Lion
Whitemane Lion Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Whitemane Lion is $0.08 (DDI #2), and the most expensive is $3.67 (PLC #22, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, up 50.0% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, up 125.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.22 (2026).
Whitemane Lion Printings & Prices
Whitemane Lion has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Whitemane Lion: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for PLC #22 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #22 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #22 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #39 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #35 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #277 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #37 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #50 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #39 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #37 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.35 | 89% |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #22 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
Whitemane Lion Rules Text & Legality
Flash
When this creature enters, return a creature you control to its owner's hand.
Whitemane Lion is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Whitemane Lion Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 Whitemane Lion's ability doesn't target any creature, therefore no player may take actions between the time you choose the creature to return and the time you return it.
- Dec 8, 2022 You may return Whitemane Lion itself to its owner's hand as its triggered ability resolves. If you don't control any other creature, you must return it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Whitemane Lion has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #277 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Alt Art |
| DMR #277 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Alt Art |
| DMR #35 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| DMR #35 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #C14-96 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #PLC-22 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| TSR #50 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard |
| TSR #50 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #39 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #39 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
DMR #277 
PLST #C14-96 
TSR #50 
A25 #39 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Whitemane Lion in Commander
Whitemane Lion is the #3,694 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
Whitemane Lion FAQ
How much is Whitemane Lion worth?
Whitemane Lion is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.08 to $3.67 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Whitemane Lion legal in Commander?
Yes — Whitemane Lion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Whitemane Lion been reprinted?
Yes — Whitemane Lion has been reprinted 16 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Whitemane Lion cheap?
Whitemane Lion trades at about $0.18 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful.