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Uncle Istvan
CREATURE — HUMAN Uncommon
Fourth Edition EDHREC #23,887
$0.27
+0.0%
7 days
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Uncle Istvan price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.
Uncle Istvan Price Summary
Uncle Istvan's current headline price is $0.27.
Uncle Istvan Printings & Prices
3 printings
Uncle Istvan has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Uncle Istvan: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DRK #54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #51 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #51 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #165 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Uncle Istvan Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures.
"Solitude drove the old hermit insane. Now he only keeps company with those he can catch."
Uncle Istvan is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Uncle Istvan Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 Works even on damage from activated abilities of creatures such as Prodigal Sorcerer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Uncle Istvan has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB #51 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #51 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| 4ED #165 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DRK #54 | 1994-08-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
TSB #51 
DRK #54 Uncle Istvan in Commander
Uncle Istvan is the #23,887 most-played card on EDHREC, up 148 places over the last 30 days.
Uncle Istvan FAQ
How much is Uncle Istvan worth?
Uncle Istvan is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Uncle Istvan legal in Commander?
Yes — Uncle Istvan is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Uncle Istvan been reprinted?
Yes — Uncle Istvan has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Uncle Istvan cheap?
Uncle Istvan trades at about $0.27 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,887 on EDHREC).