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Benevolent Ancestor
CREATURE — SPIRIT Common
Iconic Masters EDHREC #27,591
$0.04
+0.0%
7 days
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Benevolent Ancestor price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.04.
Benevolent Ancestor Price Summary
Benevolent Ancestor's current headline price is $0.04.
Benevolent Ancestor Printings & Prices
3 printings
Benevolent Ancestor has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Benevolent Ancestor: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #3 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RAV #3 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | IMA #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | IMA #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RAV #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #IMA-12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Benevolent Ancestor Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Defender (This creature can't attack.)
{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
"Although the door is flimsy and the lock pathetically small, Josuri's family never fears the night outside."
Benevolent Ancestor is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Benevolent Ancestor Rulings
1 most recent
- Nov 17, 2017 If the target would be dealt damage by multiple sources at once, that player or that permanent’s controller chooses one of those sources at the time damage would be dealt, and 1 of that damage from that source is prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Benevolent Ancestor has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #IMA-12 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #12 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #12 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
| RAV #3 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| RAV #3 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
PLST #IMA-12 
RAV #3 Benevolent Ancestor in Commander
Benevolent Ancestor is the #27,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 385 places over the last 30 days.
Benevolent Ancestor FAQ
How much is Benevolent Ancestor worth?
Benevolent Ancestor is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Benevolent Ancestor legal in Commander?
Yes — Benevolent Ancestor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Benevolent Ancestor been reprinted?
Yes — Benevolent Ancestor has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Benevolent Ancestor cheap?
Benevolent Ancestor trades at about $0.04 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,591 on EDHREC).