Elkin Lair
World Enchantment · Rare
Elkin Lair is currently worth about $1.27 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player exiles a card at random from their hand. The player may play that card this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, if the player hasn't played the card, they put it into their graveyard.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- World Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Jerry Tiritilli
Playability
#20685 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions | 78 | Rare | $1.27 | — |
Price intelligence
Visions #78 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.27 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.26 – $1.30 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Elkin Lair worth?
Elkin Lair is currently worth about $1.27 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Elkin Lair printed in?
Elkin Lair has been printed in 1 set, including Visions.
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Is Elkin Lair legal in Commander?
Yes — Elkin Lair is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Elkin Lair legal in Modern?
Elkin Lair is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Elkin Lair on the Reserved List?
Yes — Elkin Lair is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Visions
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