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Simian Spirit Guide
CREATURE — APE SPIRIT Common
Mystery Booster 2 EDHREC #431
$3.10
+0.7%
7 days
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Simian Spirit Guide price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.10.
Simian Spirit Guide Price Summary
Simian Spirit Guide's current headline price is $3.10.
Simian Spirit Guide Printings & Prices
10 printings
Simian Spirit Guide has 10 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including full art and borderless treatments.
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Sell Simian Spirit Guide: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #122 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1548★ | Rainbow Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #122 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1548 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1548 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #148 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #190 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #190 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #148 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLC-122 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Simian Spirit Guide Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Exile this card from your hand: Add {R}.
Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Commander
Legal
Duel Commander
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
Pauper
Legal
Pauper Commander
Legal
PreDH
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Modern
Banned
Alchemy
Not legal
Brawl
Not legal
Competitive Brawl
Not legal
Future Standard
Not legal
Gladiator
Not legal
Historic
Not legal
Old School
Not legal
Penny Dreadful
Not legal
Pioneer
Not legal
Premodern
Not legal
Standard
Not legal
Standard Brawl
Not legal
Timeless
Not legal
Simian Spirit Guide Rulings
1 most recent
- Mar 19, 2021 If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Simian Spirit Guide's mana ability after returning it to your hand. This is because mana abilities must be activated before you begin paying costs.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
10 printings
Simian Spirit Guide has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #61 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — |
| PLST #PLC-122 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — |
| SLD #1548 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #1548★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| TSR #190 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard | — |
| TSR #190 | 2021-03-19 | Common | Standard | — |
| A25 #148 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| A25 #148 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PLC #122 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard | — |
| PLC #122 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard | — |
PLST #PLC-122 
SLD #1548 
TSR #190 
A25 #148 
PLC #122 Simian Spirit Guide in Commander
Simian Spirit Guide is the #431 most-played card on EDHREC, up 4 places over the last 30 days.
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Simian Spirit Guide FAQ
How much is Simian Spirit Guide worth?
Simian Spirit Guide is worth about $3.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Simian Spirit Guide legal in Commander?
Yes — Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Simian Spirit Guide been reprinted?
Yes — Simian Spirit Guide has been reprinted 10 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Simian Spirit Guide cheap?
Simian Spirit Guide trades at about $3.10 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Simian Spirit Guide?
Cards that fill a similar role include Elvish Spirit Guide, Lotus Petal, Rite of Flame.
Where is Simian Spirit Guide banned?
Simian Spirit Guide is banned in Modern.
