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Uncle Istvan
4BB · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #165 · Uncommon · released 1995-04-01
{1}{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Human
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures.
Uncle Istvan is an uncommon black creature from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border (1995). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1994 to 2006. Recent market prices range from $0.26 to $10.03 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Uncle Istvan in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.26 to $10.03 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.26.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark | 54 | Uncommon | $4.79 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border This page | 165 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fourth Edition | 165 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Renaissance | 66 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 51 | Special | $0.37 | $10.03 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04Works even on damage from activated abilities of creatures such as Prodigal Sorcerer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uncle Istvan legal in Commander?
Yes — Uncle Istvan is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Uncle Istvan legal in?
Uncle Istvan is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Uncle Istvan been printed?
Uncle Istvan has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1994 to 2006.
What is the cheapest printing of Uncle Istvan?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#165) at about $0.26.
Who illustrated Uncle Istvan?
This printing of Uncle Istvan was illustrated by Daniel Gelon.