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Species Specialist
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2369 · Rare · released 2026-03-02
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Human Warrior
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Whenever a creature of the chosen type dies, you may draw a card.
Species Specialist is a rare black creature from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2020 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $9.95 to $10.55 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$10.15
USD Foil$10.55
Format legality
Where you can play Species Specialist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $9.95 to $10.55 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2020 at $9.95.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2020 | 47 | Rare | $9.95 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2369 | Rare | $10.15 | $10.55 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2020-04-17You must choose an existing creature type, such as Human or Warrior. Card types such as artifact and supertypes such as legendary can’t be chosen.
- 2020-04-17If a creature of the chosen type dies at the same time as Species Specialist, its ability triggers for that creature.
- 2020-04-17If Species Specialist happens to have the chosen creature type, its ability triggers when it dies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Species Specialist legal in Commander?
Yes — Species Specialist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Species Specialist legal in?
Species Specialist is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Species Specialist been printed?
Species Specialist has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2020 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Species Specialist?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2020 (#47) at about $9.95.
Who illustrated Species Specialist?
This printing of Species Specialist was illustrated by Daniel Elson & Scott Okumura.