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Elvish Champion
9ED · Ninth Edition #238 · Rare · released 2005-07-29
{1}{G}{G}
Creature — Elf
Other Elf creatures get +1/+1 and have forestwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)
"For what are leaves but countless blades
To fight a countless foe on high."
—Elvish hymn
Elvish Champion is a rare green creature from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 19 times across 15 sets, from 2000 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $13.29 to $229.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$29.17
Format legality
Where you can play Elvish Champion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (19)
Prices range from $13.29 to $229.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Eighth Edition at $13.29.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invasion | 186 | Rare | $27.08 | $122.55 |
| Seventh Edition | 240★ | Rare | — | $124.16 |
| Seventh Edition | 240 | Rare | $14.89 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 241★ | Rare | — | $13.42 |
| Eighth Edition | 241 | Rare | $13.29 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 238★ | Rare | — | $64.99 |
| Ninth Edition This page | 238 | Rare | $32.20 | — |
| Salvat 2005 | B49 | Rare | — | — |
| Tenth Edition | 261★ | Rare | — | $55.39 |
| Tenth Edition | 261 | Rare | $20.83 | — |
| Junior Super Series | 17 | Rare | — | $50.97 |
| Junior Series Europe | 2E08 | Rare | — | $76.74 |
| Junior APAC Series | 2U08 | Rare | — | — |
| Japan Junior Tournament | 2N08 | Rare | — | $37.50 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 60 | Rare | $18.73 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 31435 | Rare | — | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 131 | Rare | $22.99 | — |
| The List | INV-186 | Rare | $19.37 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 761 | Rare | — | $229.20 |
More from Ninth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2005-08-01This card is now an Elf but has been reworded so that it does not give itself the bonus.
- 2004-10-04It affects Elves controlled by all players, not just yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elvish Champion legal in Commander?
Yes — Elvish Champion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Elvish Champion legal in?
Elvish Champion is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Elvish Champion been printed?
Elvish Champion has been printed 19 times across 15 sets, from 2000 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Elvish Champion?
The cheapest printing is Eighth Edition (#241) at about $13.29.
Who illustrated Elvish Champion?
This printing of Elvish Champion was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.