Samite Elder
Creature — Human Cleric · Rare
Samite Elder is currently worth about $0.64 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
T: Creatures you control gain protection from the colors of target permanent you control until end of turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Creature — Human Cleric
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2001
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- P/T
- 1/2
Playability
#23278 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If the color of that permanent changes after the ability takes effect, the color of protection that was granted does not change.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
The color is determined on resolution.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planeshift | 14 | Rare | $0.64 | $6.77 |
Price intelligence
Planeshift #14 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $6.77 | $0.64 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.64 – $6.77 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Samite Elder worth?
Samite Elder is currently worth about $0.64 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.64 to $6.77 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Samite Elder printed in?
Samite Elder has been printed in 1 set, including Planeshift.
Can I buy Samite Elder on RareWell?
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Is Samite Elder legal in Commander?
Yes — Samite Elder is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Samite Elder legal in Modern?
Samite Elder is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Samite Elder on the Reserved List?
No — Samite Elder is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Samite Elder?
Yes — Samite Elder has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Planeshift
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