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Elite Skirmisher
CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Common
Foundations Jumpstart EDHREC #27,175
$0.15
+0.0%
7 days
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Elite Skirmisher price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Elite Skirmisher Price Summary
Elite Skirmisher's current headline price is $0.15.
Elite Skirmisher Printings & Prices
2 printings
Elite Skirmisher has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Elite Skirmisher: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BNG #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BNG #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BNG #8 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #8 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J25 #193 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #193 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Elite Skirmisher Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, you may tap target creature.
"Some adopted the tactics of the leonin to combat the ferocity of the minotaurs."
Elite Skirmisher 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
Elite Skirmisher Rulings
3 most recent
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities will resolve before the spell that caused them to trigger.
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities will trigger only once per spell, even if that spell targets the creature with the heroic ability multiple times.
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities won't trigger when a copy of a spell is created on the stack or when a spell's targets are changed to include a creature with a heroic ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Elite Skirmisher has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #193 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| BNG #8 | 2014-02-07 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| BNG #8 | 2014-02-07 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
BNG #8 Elite Skirmisher in Commander
Elite Skirmisher is the #27,175 most-played card on EDHREC, down 397 places over the last 30 days.
Elite Skirmisher FAQ
How much is Elite Skirmisher worth?
Elite Skirmisher is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Elite Skirmisher legal in Commander?
Yes — Elite Skirmisher is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Elite Skirmisher been reprinted?
Yes — Elite Skirmisher has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elite Skirmisher cheap?
Elite Skirmisher trades at about $0.15 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,175 on EDHREC).