Istvan, Butcher of Eln
MBCMystery Booster Commander Edition/#14/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€4.65
ManaPool$2.25
TCGplayer$5.06
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $2.25High $156Low $2.09▼ 98.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$5.06TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 18.4%30d▼ 70.2%90d▼ 70.2%
90d high
$16.97
90d low
$3.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$5.06
Mystery Booster Commander Edition
- Down 70.2% over the last 13 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 70% below its 90 day high of $16.97.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 868% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human
Istvan attacks each combat if able.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Istvan by creatures.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, put two +1/+1 counters on Istvan.
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Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings
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About this card
Istvan, Butcher of Eln
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is a Legendary Creature — Human, with mana cost {1}{B}{B}{B} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $5.06 (down 70.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Istvan, Butcher of Eln FAQ
How much is Istvan, Butcher of Eln worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Istvan, Butcher of Eln is $5.06. It is down 70.2% over the last 13 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.26 to $16.97.
What is the cheapest printing of Istvan, Butcher of Eln?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mystery Booster Commander Edition at $5.06 on TCGplayer.
What set was Istvan, Butcher of Eln first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MBC #14, released 2026-10-19.
Is there a foil version of Istvan, Butcher of Eln?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $49.00 versus $5.06 for nonfoil, which is 868% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Istvan, Butcher of Eln legal in Commander?
Yes, Istvan, Butcher of Eln is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Istvan, Butcher of Eln legal in Modern?
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Istvan, Butcher of Eln legal in Standard?
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Istvan, Butcher of Eln do?
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is a Legendary Creature — Human with mana cost {1}{B}{B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Istvan attacks each combat if able. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Istvan by creatures. Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, put two +1/+1 counters on Istvan.".