
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Auspicious Ancestor is a rare creature from Mirage. Currently $0.69.
Released October 1996 as part of Mirage (expansion set). Click through to Mirage for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Auspicious Ancestor is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auspicious Ancestor a good MTG investment?
Auspicious Ancestor is a rare from Mirage currently at $0.69. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Auspicious Ancestor?
Auspicious Ancestor from Mirage is currently $0.69 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Auspicious Ancestor's mana cost?
Auspicious Ancestor's mana cost (casting cost) is 3W ({3}{W}). See Auspicious Ancestor's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Auspicious Ancestor?
At $0.69, Auspicious Ancestor is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Auspicious Ancestor?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Auspicious Ancestor good in Commander (EDH)?
Auspicious Ancestor is ranked #30945 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Auspicious Ancestor legal in?
Auspicious Ancestor is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Auspicious Ancestor going up or down?
At $0.69, daily moves for Auspicious Ancestor are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Auspicious Ancestor worth buying?
Auspicious Ancestor at $0.69 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Auspicious Ancestor reprint risk
Auspicious Ancestor is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Auspicious Ancestor price history
SpellBook has tracked Auspicious Ancestor since its 1996 release in Mirage across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #30945 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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