Vortex Elemental
BNGBorn of the Gods/#56/2014Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.49Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 6.7%90d▲ 33.3%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Born of the Gods
- Up 6.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 200% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental
: Put this creature and each creature blocking or blocked by it on top of their owners' libraries, then those players shuffle.
: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
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Rulings (3)
wotc1 Feb 2014
If no creature is blocking or being blocked by Vortex Elemental as its first ability resolves, it alone will be put on top of its owner’s library, and that library will be shuffled. You can activate the first ability outside of combat.
wotc1 Feb 2014
The creature blocks Vortex Elemental only if it’s able to do so as the declare blockers step begins. If, at that time, the creature is tapped, it’s affected by a spell or ability that says it can’t block, or Vortex Elemental isn’t attacking its controller or a planeswalker controlled by that player, then it doesn’t block. If there’s a cost associated with having the creature block, the player isn’t forced to pay that cost. If that cost isn’t paid, the creature won’t block.
wotc1 Feb 2014
If Vortex Elemental isn’t on the battlefield when its first ability resolves, any creatures blocking or blocked by it when it left the battlefield will be put on top of their owners’ libraries and those libraries will be shuffled.
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About this card
Vortex Elemental
Vortex Elemental is a Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 6.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Vortex Elemental FAQ
How much is Vortex Elemental worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Vortex Elemental is $0.16. It is up 6.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Vortex Elemental?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Born of the Gods at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Vortex Elemental first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BNG #56, released 2014-02-07.
Is there a foil version of Vortex Elemental?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.48 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 200% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Vortex Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes, Vortex Elemental is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Vortex Elemental legal in Modern?
Yes, Vortex Elemental is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Vortex Elemental legal in Standard?
Vortex Elemental is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Vortex Elemental do?
Vortex Elemental is a Creature — Elemental with mana cost {U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{U}: Put this creature and each creature blocking or blocked by it on top of their owners' libraries, then those players shuffle. {3}{U}{U}: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.".