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Vortex Elemental
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Uncommon
Born of the Gods EDHREC #22,345
$0.17
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7 days
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Vortex Elemental Price Summary
Vortex Elemental's current headline price is $0.17.
Vortex Elemental Printings & Prices
1 printings
Vortex Elemental has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Vortex Elemental: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BNG #56 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BNG #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Vortex Elemental Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{U}: Put this creature and each creature blocking or blocked by it on top of their owners' libraries, then those players shuffle.
{3}{U}{U}: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.
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Vortex Elemental 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
Vortex Elemental Rulings
3 most recent
- Feb 1, 2014 If Vortex Elemental isn’t on the battlefield when its first ability resolves, any creatures blocking or blocked by it when it left the battlefield will be put on top of their owners’ libraries and those libraries will be shuffled.
- Feb 1, 2014 If no creature is blocking or being blocked by Vortex Elemental as its first ability resolves, it alone will be put on top of its owner’s library, and that library will be shuffled. You can activate the first ability outside of combat.
- Feb 1, 2014 The creature blocks Vortex Elemental only if it’s able to do so as the declare blockers step begins. If, at that time, the creature is tapped, it’s affected by a spell or ability that says it can’t block, or Vortex Elemental isn’t attacking its controller or a planeswalker controlled by that player, then it doesn’t block. If there’s a cost associated with having the creature block, the player isn’t forced to pay that cost. If that cost isn’t paid, the creature won’t block.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Vortex Elemental has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNG #56 | 2014-02-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BNG #56 | 2014-02-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
Vortex Elemental in Commander
Vortex Elemental is the #22,345 most-played card on EDHREC, down 160 places over the last 30 days.
Vortex Elemental FAQ
How much is Vortex Elemental worth?
Vortex Elemental is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Vortex Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Vortex Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Vortex Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Vortex Elemental has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vortex Elemental cheap?
Vortex Elemental trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,345 on EDHREC).