Elderwood Scion
~$0.27 low · ~$0.32 high
Multicolor. Creature — Elemental
Commander 2018 #177 · Illustrated by Nils Hamm
Commander 2018 #177 · Illustrated by Nils HammWhat is Elderwood Scion worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Trample, lifelink
Spells you cast that target this creature cost 
less to cast.
Spells your opponents cast that target this creature cost more to cast.
4/4
The Sunbriar druids believe that every life begins in its heart and ends under its hooves.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Elderwood Scion
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Commander 2018 c18 #177· 2018rare· Cardmarket €0.15 | rare | $0.27 | €0.15 | |
 Planechase Anthology pca #88· 2016rare· Cardmarket €0.22 | rare | $0.27 | €0.22 | |
 Planechase 2012 pc2 #88· 2012rare· Cardmarket €0.40 | rare | $0.32 | €0.40 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #23,780 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Lifelink, Trample
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Commander 2018 card (#177).
177 · C18 · R · EN
- 177Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- C18Set code for Commander 2018
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (5)
2012-06-01
Aura spells require a target when they are cast. Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability will affect Aura spells cast targeting it.
2012-06-01
Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell.
2012-06-01
Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can apply to any cost of a spell, including additional or alternative costs.
2012-06-01
None of Elderwood Scion’s abilities affect abilities that target it.
2012-06-01
Spells you cast that target Elderwood Scion will cost
less to cast even if those spells have additional targets. The same is true for spells your opponents cast costing more.
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