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Lupine Prototype
Price history
Lupine Prototype price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Lupine Prototype Price Summary
Lupine Prototype's current headline price is $0.25.
Lupine Prototype Printings & Prices
Lupine Prototype has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
All finishes
Sell Lupine Prototype: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PEMN #197s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #444 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #444 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #197 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #267 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #197 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #267 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Lupine Prototype Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This creature can't attack or block unless a player has no cards in hand.
Lupine Prototype is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Lupine Prototype Rulings
- Jul 13, 2016 If a creature can’t attack or block unless you return a permanent to your hand, and your hand is empty, you can attack or block with that creature and Lupine Prototype. This is because the legality of chosen attackers and blockers is checked before costs are paid.
- Jul 13, 2016 Lupine Prototype’s restriction applies only at the moment that attackers and blockers are chosen. If a player puts a card into their hand after Lupine Prototype has attacked or blocked, it won’t be removed from combat.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lupine Prototype has been reprinted 7 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 89% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #444 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| INR #267 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| INR #444 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| INR #267 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMN #197 | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMN #197 | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PEMN #197s | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
Lupine Prototype in Commander
Lupine Prototype is the #9,091 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.
Lupine Prototype FAQ
How much is Lupine Prototype worth?
Lupine Prototype is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Lupine Prototype legal in Commander?
Yes — Lupine Prototype is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Lupine Prototype been reprinted?
Yes — Lupine Prototype has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lupine Prototype cheap?
Lupine Prototype trades at about $0.25 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,091 on EDHREC).