Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
The Ancient One is a mythic legendary creature from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Currently $3.54 ($4.32 foil).
Released November 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (expansion set). Click through to The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil and nonfoil at near-parity ($3.54 vs $4.32) — typical of cards with primarily competitive demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ancient One a good MTG investment?
The Ancient One is a mythic from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan currently at $3.54. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of The Ancient One?
The Ancient One from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is currently $3.54 for nonfoil and $4.32 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is The Ancient One's mana cost?
The Ancient One's mana cost (casting cost) is UB ({U}{B}). See The Ancient One's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy The Ancient One?
At $3.54, The Ancient One is a mythic with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, 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 The Ancient One?
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 The Ancient One good in Commander (EDH)?
The Ancient One is ranked #5499 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is The Ancient One legal in?
The Ancient One is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of The Ancient One
Is The Ancient One going up or down?
At $3.54, daily moves for The Ancient One are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.2x premium at $4.32, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this mythic legendary creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is The Ancient One worth buying?
The Ancient One is currently priced at $3.54. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
The Ancient One reprint risk
The Ancient One can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
The Ancient One price history
SpellBook has tracked The Ancient One since its 2023 release in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #5499 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.