Jade Idol
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#256/2004Uncommon
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 7.1%90d▼ 23.5%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 24% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 169% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, this artifact becomes a 4/4 Spirit artifact creature until end of turn.
Card capabilities
Artifact
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Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Aug 2008
A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn’t matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
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About this card
Jade Idol
Jade Idol is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (down 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Jade Idol FAQ
How much is Jade Idol worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Jade Idol is $0.13. It is down 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Jade Idol?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Jade Idol first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #256, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Jade Idol?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 169% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Jade Idol legal in Commander?
Yes, Jade Idol is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Jade Idol legal in Modern?
Yes, Jade Idol is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Jade Idol legal in Standard?
Jade Idol is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Jade Idol do?
Jade Idol is an Artifact with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, this artifact becomes a 4/4 Spirit artifact creature until end of turn.".