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Ancestral Statue
ARTIFACT CREATURE — GOLEM Common
Dragons of Tarkir EDHREC #6,979
$0.15
-6.3%
7 days
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Ancestral Statue price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Ancestral Statue Price Summary
Ancestral Statue's current headline price is $0.15.
Ancestral Statue Printings & Prices
2 printings
Ancestral Statue has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ancestral Statue: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DTK #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DTK #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DTK #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DTK #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | JMP #458 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #458 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ancestral Statue Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Ancestral Statue Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
3 printings
Ancestral Statue has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #458 | 2020-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| DTK #234 | 2015-03-27 | Common | Standard |
| DTK #234 | 2015-03-27 | Common | Standard |
JMP #458 Ancestral Statue in Commander
Ancestral Statue is the #6,979 most-played card on EDHREC, down 55 places over the last 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 Sep 23, 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 (#6,979 on EDHREC).