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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Final Fantasy Commander MTG card
FIC #81 · Art by Magali Villeneuve
FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander#81Rare

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat

Legendary Creature · Elder Wizard
TCGplayer market · FIC #81 nonfoil
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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, flat over 7 days, up 10.3% over 30 days, down 11.1% over 90 days.

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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Printings & Prices

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat has 3 tracked printings across 1 sets, in chocobo track foil, nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.

FIC set symbol, RareFIC #81
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FIC set symbol, RareFIC #170
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FIC set symbol, RareFIC #473
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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Rules Text & Legality

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat

Spells you cast from your graveyard cost {2} less to cast.

Whenever one or more opponents lose life, you may cast target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. Do this only once each turn.

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Rulings

  • Jun 6, 2025

    The cost reduction applies only to generic mana in the total cost of spells you cast from your graveyard.

  • Jun 6, 2025

    To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's first ability). The mana value of the spell is determined by only its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast that spell was.

  • Jun 6, 2025

    You choose whether to cast the target card while Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's second ability is still on the stack. You can't wait to cast it later in the turn. Timing restrictions based on the card's type are ignored.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat has been reprinted 5 times. The Final Fantasy Commander reprint cut the price 4% in 30 days.

  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · Extended Art, foilFIC #170
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · Borderless, foilFIC #473
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #81
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · Extended ArtFIC #170
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #81

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat in Commander

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat is the #2,929 most-played card on EDHREC, up 60 places over the last 30 days.

#2,929 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 60 in 30 days

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat FAQ

How much is Emet-Selch of the Third Seat worth?

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Emet-Selch of the Third Seat legal in Commander?

Yes. Emet-Selch of the Third Seat is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Emet-Selch of the Third Seat been reprinted?

Yes. Emet-Selch of the Third Seat has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Emet-Selch of the Third Seat cheap?

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat trades at about $0.32; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Emet-Selch of the Third Seat?

Cards that fill a similar role include Kess, Dissident Mage, Lier, Disciple of the Drowned, Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy.