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Ancestors' Aid
LCI · The Lost Caverns of Ixalan #132 · Common · released 2023-11-17
{1}{R}
Instant
Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn.
Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
"You surface-dwellers may have forgotten your history, but it has not forgotten you."
—Akal Pakal, First Steward of Oteclan
Ancestors' Aid is a common red instant from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (2023). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.25 to $0.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.35
USD Foil$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Ancestors' Aid in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.25 to $0.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.25.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan This page | 132 | Common | $0.28 | $0.38 |
| The List | LCI-132 | Common | $0.25 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2023-11-10If the target of Ancestors' Aid is illegal as the spell tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't create a Treasure token.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ancestors' Aid legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancestors' Aid is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ancestors' Aid legal in?
Ancestors' Aid is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Ancestors' Aid been printed?
Ancestors' Aid has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Ancestors' Aid?
The cheapest printing is The List (#LCI-132) at about $0.25.
Who illustrated Ancestors' Aid?
This printing of Ancestors' Aid was illustrated by Alessandra Pisano.