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Elder of Laurels is a rare Creature — Human Advisor from ISD (ISD) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elder of Laurels MTG card

Elder of Laurels

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{3}{G}: Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control.

Hopes and prayers can carry the same force as swords and torches.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Terese Nielsen

What kind of card is this?

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$0.23
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$0.44
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.22
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€0.43
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elder of Laurels? Basics

Elder of Laurels is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}{G}: Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control."

How much mana does Elder of Laurels cost to cast? Basics

Elder of Laurels has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Elder of Laurels's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Elder of Laurels has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Elder of Laurels's current oracle text is: "{3}{G}: Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control."

What is the current price of Elder of Laurels? Pricing

The current market price for Elder of Laurels is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Elder of Laurels? Pricing

You can purchase Elder of Laurels from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Elder of Laurels normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.44

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elder of Laurels in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Modern? Legality

Elder of Laurels is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elder of Laurels is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elder of Laurels in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Legacy? Legality

Elder of Laurels is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Vintage? Legality

Elder of Laurels is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Elder of Laurels legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elder of Laurels in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Elder of Laurels from? Details

This printing of Elder of Laurels is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 177.

Elder of Laurels may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elder of Laurels's rarity? Details

Elder of Laurels is a rare card in ISD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Elder of Laurels? Details

Elder of Laurels was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Elder of Laurels's power and toughness? Details

Elder of Laurels is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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