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Ancestral Statue Dragons of Tarkir MTG card
DTK #234 · Art by Tomasz Jedruszek
DTK set symbol, CommonDragons of Tarkir#234Common

Ancestral Statue

Artifact Creature · Golem
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#7,042 Down 38 in 30 days
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Ancestral Statue Price Summary

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Ancestral Statue Printings & Prices

Ancestral Statue has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

DTK set symbol, CommonDTK #234
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Ancestral Statue Rules Text & Legality

Ancestral Statue

When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand.

The mage awakened the statue in hopes of learning the lost lore of her clan, but the statue was interested only in war.

Ancestral Statue is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Ancestral Statue Rulings

  • Feb 25, 2015

    Ancestral Statue’s ability is mandatory. If Ancestral Statue is the only nonland permanent you control when its ability resolves, you must return it to its owner’s hand.

  • Feb 25, 2015

    The triggered ability doesn’t target any permanent. You choose which one to return as the ability resolves. No player can respond to this choice once the ability starts resolving.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Ancestral Statue has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Mar 27, 2015DTK set symbol, CommonDragons of TarkirDTK #234
  • Mar 27, 2015DTK set symbol, CommonDragons of Tarkir · foilDTK #234
  • Jul 17, 2020JMP set symbol, CommonJumpstartJMP #458

Ancestral Statue in Commander

Ancestral Statue is the #7,042 most-played card on EDHREC, down 38 places over the last 30 days.

#7,042 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 38 in 30 days

Ancestral Statue FAQ

How much is Ancestral Statue worth?

Ancestral Statue is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Commander?

Yes. Ancestral Statue is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Ancestral Statue been reprinted?

Yes. Ancestral Statue has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ancestral Statue cheap?

Ancestral Statue trades at about $0.15; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,042 on EDHREC).