Samite Elder
PLSPlaneshift/#14/2001Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.50
ManaPool$0.31
TCGplayer$0.56
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.29Low $0.49▲ 163.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.56TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 1.8%90d▼ 11.1%
90d high
$0.64
90d low
$0.55
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.56
Planeshift
- Up 1.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.64.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1723% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Cleric
: Choose target permanent you control. Creatures you control gain protection from each of that permanent's colors until end of turn.
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Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If the color of that permanent changes after the ability takes effect, the color of protection that was granted does not change.
wotc4 Oct 2004
The color is determined on resolution.
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About this card
Samite Elder
Samite Elder is a Creature — Human Cleric, with mana cost {2}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.56 (up 1.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Samite Elder FAQ
How much is Samite Elder worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Samite Elder is $0.56. It is up 1.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.55 to $0.64.
What is the cheapest printing of Samite Elder?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Planeshift at $0.56 on TCGplayer.
What set was Samite Elder first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLS #14, released 2001-02-05.
Is there a foil version of Samite Elder?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $10.21 versus $0.56 for nonfoil, which is 1723% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Samite Elder legal in Commander?
Yes, Samite Elder is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Samite Elder legal in Modern?
Samite Elder is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Samite Elder legal in Standard?
Samite Elder is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Samite Elder do?
Samite Elder is a Creature — Human Cleric with mana cost {2}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "{T}: Choose target permanent you control. Creatures you control gain protection from each of that permanent's colors until end of turn.".