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Simian Spirit Guide
SLZ · The Zeta Set #68 · Common · released 2026-09-02
{2}{R}
Creature — Ape Spirit
Exile this card from your hand: Add {R}.
Simian Spirit Guide is a common red creature from The Zeta Set (2026). It has been printed 10 times across 7 sets, from 2007 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $3.10 to $147.26 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Simian Spirit Guide in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernBanned
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $3.10 to $147.26 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $3.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planar Chaos | 122 | Common | $4.02 | $147.26 |
| Masters 25 | 148 | Uncommon | $3.14 | $16.80 |
| The List | PLC-122 | Common | $3.62 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 190 | Common | $3.34 | $25.06 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1548★ | Rare | — | $91.33 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1548 | Rare | $40.31 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 61 | Common | $3.10 | — |
| The Zeta Set | 310 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 189 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set This page | 68 | Common | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2021-03-19If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Simian Spirit Guide's mana ability after returning it to your hand. This is because mana abilities must be activated before you begin paying costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simian Spirit Guide legal in Commander?
Yes — Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Simian Spirit Guide legal in?
Simian Spirit Guide is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Simian Spirit Guide been printed?
Simian Spirit Guide has been printed 10 times across 7 sets, from 2007 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Simian Spirit Guide?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#61) at about $3.10.
Who illustrated Simian Spirit Guide?
This printing of Simian Spirit Guide was illustrated by MSCHF.