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Forgotten Ancient
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #1890 · Rare · released 2025-02-03
{3}{G}
Creature — Elemental
Whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of +1/+1 counters from this creature onto other creatures.
"I am the primordial guardian of an ancient glade. Please help me find it."
Forgotten Ancient is a rare green creature from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 21 times across 19 sets, from 2003 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.34 to $39.01 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$8.48
Format legality
Where you can play Forgotten Ancient in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (21)
Prices range from $0.34 to $39.01 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $0.34.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scourge | 120 | Rare | $2.50 | $39.01 |
| Planechase | 73 | Rare | $0.77 | — |
| Archenemy | 57 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 185 | Rare | $0.47 | — |
| Conspiracy: Take the Crown | 182 | Rare | $0.67 | $4.24 |
| Commander 2016 | 150 | Rare | $0.80 | — |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | 65 | Rare | $0.42 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 137 | Rare | $0.80 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 189 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
| Neon Dynasty Commander | 117 | Rare | $0.49 | — |
| New Capenna Commander | 291 | Rare | $0.68 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 341 | Rare | $0.57 | $1.65 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 161 | Rare | $0.69 | $1.04 |
| March of the Machine Commander | 297 | Rare | $0.70 | — |
| The List | SCG-120 | Rare | $2.51 | — |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 217 | Rare | $0.35 | — |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 147 | Rare | $0.44 | — |
| The List | NCC-291 | Rare | $0.37 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 1890 | Rare | — | $8.12 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 304 | Rare | $0.34 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander | 267 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
More from Secret Lair Drop
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-12-08Forgotten Ancient's last ability doesn't target any creatures. You choose how many +1/+1 counters will be moved (and onto which creatures) as the ability resolves. Notably, once the ability starts resolving and you make these choices, no player may take actions until the ability has finished resolving.
- 2022-12-08Forgotten Ancient's first ability will resolve before the spell that caused it to trigger. Putting a +1/+1 counter on Forgotten Ancient is optional.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forgotten Ancient legal in Commander?
Yes — Forgotten Ancient is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Forgotten Ancient legal in?
Forgotten Ancient is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Forgotten Ancient been printed?
Forgotten Ancient has been printed 21 times across 19 sets, from 2003 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Forgotten Ancient?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#304) at about $0.34.
Who illustrated Forgotten Ancient?
This printing of Forgotten Ancient was illustrated by Jack Teagle.