War Elemental
MRDMirrodin/#112/2003Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
Cardmarket€1.59
ManaPool$1.11
TCGplayer$5.24
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $6.49Low $4.49▼ 10.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$5.24TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.4%30d▲ 8.3%90d▲ 13.7%
90d high
$5.26
90d low
$4.48
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$5.24
Mirrodin
- Up 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $5.26.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 292% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental
When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless an opponent was dealt damage this turn.
Whenever an opponent is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature.
1 / 1
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
War Elemental
War Elemental is a Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {R}{R}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $5.24 (up 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
War Elemental FAQ
How much is War Elemental worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for War Elemental is $5.24. It is up 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $4.48 to $5.26.
What is the cheapest printing of War Elemental?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $5.24 on TCGplayer.
What set was War Elemental first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #112, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of War Elemental?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $20.52 versus $5.24 for nonfoil, which is 292% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is War Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes, War Elemental is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is War Elemental legal in Modern?
Yes, War Elemental is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is War Elemental legal in Standard?
War Elemental is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does War Elemental do?
War Elemental is a Creature — Elemental with mana cost {R}{R}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless an opponent was dealt damage this turn. Whenever an opponent is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature.".