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Sylvan Messenger
CREATURE — ELF Uncommon
Magic Origins EDHREC #10,809
$0.16
+6.7%
7 days
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Sylvan Messenger Price Summary
Sylvan Messenger's current headline price is $0.16.
Sylvan Messenger Printings & Prices
6 printings
Sylvan Messenger has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #199 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | APC #87 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | KHC #75 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DD1 #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EVG #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KHC #75 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #107 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #199 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sylvan Messenger Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Elf cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Sylvan Messenger is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Sylvan Messenger has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN3 #107 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KHC #75 | 2021-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #199 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #199 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EVG #12 | 2014-12-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DD1 #12 | 2007-11-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #87 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| APC #87 | 2001-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
GN3 #107 
KHC #75 
EVG #12 
DD1 #12 
APC #87 Sylvan Messenger in Commander
Sylvan Messenger is the #10,809 most-played card on EDHREC, down 254 places over the last 30 days.
Sylvan Messenger FAQ
How much is Sylvan Messenger worth?
Sylvan Messenger is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sylvan Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes — Sylvan Messenger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Sylvan Messenger been reprinted?
Yes — Sylvan Messenger has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sylvan Messenger cheap?
Sylvan Messenger trades at about $0.16 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,809 on EDHREC).