Quick Answer

Elvish Champion is a rare Creature — Elf from PSUS (PSUS) costing {1}{G}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elvish Champion MTG card

Elvish Champion

Creature — Elf

Card Text

Other Elf creatures get +1/+1 and have forestwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)

"We've endured your slights to Gaea with the grace of tolerance. Now behold the grace of our ferocity."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 PSUS PSUS 🎨 Matt Cavotta

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$51.35
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€329.99
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€35.85
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (19 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elvish Champion? Basics

Elvish Champion is a Creature — Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other Elf creatures get +1/+1 and have forestwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)"

How much mana does Elvish Champion cost to cast? Basics

Elvish Champion has a mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Elvish Champion's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Elvish Champion 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.

Elvish Champion's current oracle text is: "Other Elf creatures get +1/+1 and have forestwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)"

What is the current price of Elvish Champion? Pricing

Price data for Elvish Champion is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Elvish Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Elvish Champion 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.

Is Elvish Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Champion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Elvish Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Elvish Champion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elvish Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elvish Champion 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 Elvish Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Champion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Elvish Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Elvish Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elvish Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Elvish Champion 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 Elvish Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Champion 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 Elvish Champion from? Details

This printing of Elvish Champion is from PSUS (PSUS), with collector number 17.

Elvish Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elvish Champion's rarity? Details

Elvish Champion is a rare card in PSUS.

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

Who illustrated Elvish Champion? Details

Elvish Champion was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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

What is Elvish Champion's power and toughness? Details

Elvish Champion is a 2/2 creature.

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

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