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Arbiter of the Ideal
CREATURE — SPHINX Rare
Born of the Gods EDHREC #13,941
$0.25
-7.4%
7 days
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Arbiter of the Ideal Price Summary
Arbiter of the Ideal's current headline price is $0.25.
Arbiter of the Ideal Printings & Prices
2 printings
Arbiter of the Ideal has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Arbiter of the Ideal: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | BNG #31 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #31 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PBNG #31★ | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BNG #31 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BNG #31 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Arbiter of the Ideal Rules Text & Legality
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Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact, creature, or land card, you may put it onto the battlefield with a manifestation counter on it. That permanent is an enchantment in addition to its other types.
Arbiter of the Ideal is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Arbiter of the Ideal Rulings
5 most recent
- Feb 1, 2014 If an inspired ability triggers during your untap step, the ability will be put on the stack at the beginning of your upkeep. If the ability creates one or more token creatures, those creatures won’t be able to attack that turn (unless they gain haste).
- Feb 1, 2014 If the inspired ability includes an optional cost, you decide whether to pay that cost as the ability resolves. You can do this even if the creature leaves the battlefield in response to the ability.
- Feb 1, 2014 If you choose to not put the card onto the battlefield, or if the card isn’t one of the listed types, it will remain on top of your library. (Note that revealing the card is not optional.)
- Feb 1, 2014 Inspired abilities don’t trigger when the creature enters the battlefield.
- Feb 1, 2014 Inspired abilities trigger no matter how the creature becomes untapped: by the turn-based action at the beginning of the untap step or by a spell or ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Arbiter of the Ideal has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNG #31 | 2014-02-07 | Rare | Standard |
| BNG #31 | 2014-02-07 | Rare | Standard |
| PBNG #31★ | 2014-02-01 | Rare | Prerelease |
PBNG #31★ Arbiter of the Ideal in Commander
Arbiter of the Ideal is the #13,941 most-played card on EDHREC, up 376 places over the last 30 days.
Arbiter of the Ideal FAQ
How much is Arbiter of the Ideal worth?
Arbiter of the Ideal is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Arbiter of the Ideal legal in Commander?
Yes — Arbiter of the Ideal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Arbiter of the Ideal been reprinted?
Yes — Arbiter of the Ideal has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arbiter of the Ideal cheap?
Arbiter of the Ideal trades at about $0.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,941 on EDHREC).