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Forgotten Ancient Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #267 · Art by Mark Tedin
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#267Rare

Forgotten Ancient

Creature · Elemental
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SOC #267 nonfoil
$0.35 +9.4% +$0.03, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+9.4%
EDHREC rank
#389 Up 2 in 30 days

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Forgotten Ancient Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 9.4% over 7 days, up 9.4% over 30 days, down 7.9% over 90 days.

Forgotten Ancient Price History

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Forgotten Ancient in Sealed Products

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Forgotten Ancient Printings & Prices

Forgotten Ancient has 21 tracked printings across 19 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #267
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FIC set symbol, RareFIC #304
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #NCC-291
J25 set symbol, RareJ25 #147
E01 set symbol, RareE01 #65
C15 set symbol, RareC15 #185
BLC set symbol, RareBLC #217
NEC set symbol, RareNEC #117
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #341
Retro Frame
ARC set symbol, RareARC #57
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #189
MOC set symbol, RareMOC #297
NCC set symbol, RareNCC #291
CN2 set symbol, RareCN2 #182
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #161
HOP set symbol, RareHOP #73
C16 set symbol, RareC16 #150
CM2 set symbol, RareCM2 #137
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #SCG-120
Retro Frame
SCG set symbol, RareSCG #120
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1890
Borderless

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Card KingdomCN2 #182Foil
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Card KingdomDMR #341Foil
CoolStuffIncSCG #120Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncDMR #341Foil
Card KingdomSCG #120Nonfoil

Forgotten Ancient Rules Text & Legality

Forgotten Ancient

Whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of +1/+1 counters from this creature onto other creatures.

Its blood is life. Its body is growth.

Forgotten Ancient is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Forgotten Ancient Rulings

  • Dec 8, 2022

    Forgotten Ancient's first ability will resolve before the spell that caused it to trigger. Putting a +1/+1 counter on Forgotten Ancient is optional.

  • Dec 8, 2022

    Forgotten Ancient's last ability doesn't target any creatures. You choose how many +1/+1 counters will be moved (and onto which creatures) as the ability resolves. Notably, once the ability starts resolving and you make these choices, no player may take actions until the ability has finished resolving.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Forgotten Ancient has been reprinted 26 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 66% in 30 days.

  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria RemasteredDMR #161
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · foilDMR #161
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt ArtDMR #341
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt Art, foilDMR #341
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, RareMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #297
  • Aug 2, 2024BLC set symbol, RareBloomburrow CommanderBLC #217
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, RareFoundations JumpstartJ25 #147
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #304
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #304
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #267

Showing the 10 most recent of 26 printings.

Forgotten Ancient in Commander

Forgotten Ancient is the #389 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.

#389 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days

Forgotten Ancient FAQ

How much is Forgotten Ancient worth?

Forgotten Ancient is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Forgotten Ancient legal in Commander?

Yes. Forgotten Ancient is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Forgotten Ancient been reprinted?

Yes. Forgotten Ancient has been reprinted 26 times, with 21 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Forgotten Ancient cheap?

Forgotten Ancient trades at about $0.35; 26 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Forgotten Ancient?

Cards that fill a similar role include Managorger Hydra, Taurean Mauler, Sunscorch Regent.

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