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Sanctum Prelate
Price history
Sanctum Prelate price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.84.
Sanctum Prelate Price Summary
Sanctum Prelate's current headline price is $1.84.
Sanctum Prelate Printings & Prices
Sanctum Prelate has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including buy-a-box promo treatments.
All finishes
Sell Sanctum Prelate: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #23 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #278 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #278 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #278 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #278 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #491 | Foil | — | — | — |
Sanctum Prelate Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As this creature enters, choose a number.
Noncreature spells with mana value equal to the chosen number can't be cast.
Sanctum Prelate is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Sanctum Prelate Rulings
- Aug 23, 2016 Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a spell don't affect that spell's mana value.
- Aug 23, 2016 For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine if the spell's mana value is the chosen number. For example, if the chosen number is 4, a noncreature spell with mana cost {X}{R}{R} couldn't be cast with X equal to 2, but it could be cast with X equal to any other number.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sanctum Prelate has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #278 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #278 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #491 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Buy-a-Box Promo |
| CN2 #23 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard |
| CN2 #23 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #278 
MH2 #491 Sanctum Prelate in Commander
Sanctum Prelate is the #9,604 most-played card on EDHREC, down 224 places over the last 30 days.
Sanctum Prelate FAQ
How much is Sanctum Prelate worth?
Sanctum Prelate is worth about $1.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sanctum Prelate legal in Commander?
Yes — Sanctum Prelate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sanctum Prelate been reprinted?
Yes — Sanctum Prelate has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sanctum Prelate cheap?
Sanctum Prelate trades at about $1.84 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,604 on EDHREC).