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Old Man of the Sea
Price history
Old Man of the Sea price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $228.67.
Old Man of the Sea Price Summary
Old Man of the Sea's current headline price is $228.67.
Old Man of the Sea Printings & Prices
Old Man of the Sea has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Old Man of the Sea: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARN #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Old Man of the Sea Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.
{T}: Gain control of target creature with power less than or equal to this creature's power for as long as this creature remains tapped and that creature's power remains less than or equal to this creature's power.
Old Man of the Sea is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Old Man of the Sea Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 If Old Man of the Sea stops being tapped before its ability resolves — even if it becomes tapped again right away — you won’t gain control of the targeted creature at all. The same is true if the targeted creature’s power becomes greater than Old Man of the Sea’s power before the ability resolves.
- Oct 1, 2009 Once the ability resolves, it doesn’t care whether the targeted permanent remains a legal target for the ability, only that it’s on the battlefield and its power remains small enough. The effect will continue to apply to it even if it gains shroud, stops being a creature, or would no longer be a legal target for any other reason. If it stops being a creature, its power is considered to be 0.
- Oct 1, 2009 The ability doesn’t care whether Old Man of the Sea remains under your control, only that Old Man of the Sea remains tapped and its power remains large enough. If an opponent gains control of Old Man of the Sea, you’ll keep control of the affected creature (until Old Man of the Sea stops being tapped or it no longer has enough power).
- Oct 4, 2004 You lose control of the creature if the Old Man leaves the battlefield. This is because it is no longer tapped.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Old Man of the Sea has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARN #18 | 1993-12-17 | Rare | Standard |
Old Man of the Sea in Commander
Old Man of the Sea is the #25,992 most-played card on EDHREC, down 254 places over the last 30 days.
Old Man of the Sea FAQ
How much is Old Man of the Sea worth?
Old Man of the Sea is worth about $228.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Old Man of the Sea legal in Commander?
Yes — Old Man of the Sea is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Old Man of the Sea been reprinted?
Yes — Old Man of the Sea has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Old Man of the Sea expensive?
Old Man of the Sea holds a $228.67 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.