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Veteran of the Depths
CREATURE — MERFOLK SOLDIER Uncommon
Lorwyn EDHREC #25,063
$0.17
-5.6%
7 days
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Veteran of the Depths Price Summary
Veteran of the Depths's current headline price is $0.17.
Veteran of the Depths Printings & Prices
2 printings
Veteran of the Depths has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Veteran of the Depths: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #LRW-46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Veteran of the Depths Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever this creature becomes tapped, you may put a +1/+1 counter on it.
"In the backwaters of the Merrow Lanes lie stones scarred with tallies of countless generations, each representing a victory of merrow soldiers."
Veteran of the Depths 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
Veteran of the Depths Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 1, 2007 For the ability to trigger, the creature has to actually change from untapped to tapped. If an effect attempts to tap the creature, but it was already tapped at the time, this ability won’t trigger.
- Oct 1, 2007 This is a triggered ability, not an activated ability. It doesn’t allow you to tap the creature whenever you want; rather, you need some other way of tapping it, such as by attacking with the creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Veteran of the Depths has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #LRW-46 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #46 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #46 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #LRW-46 Veteran of the Depths in Commander
Veteran of the Depths is the #25,063 most-played card on EDHREC, down 408 places over the last 30 days.
Veteran of the Depths FAQ
How much is Veteran of the Depths worth?
Veteran of the Depths is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Veteran of the Depths legal in Commander?
Yes — Veteran of the Depths is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Veteran of the Depths been reprinted?
Yes — Veteran of the Depths has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Veteran of the Depths cheap?
Veteran of the Depths trades at about $0.17 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,063 on EDHREC).