Sylvok Lifestaff
SOMScars of Mirrodin/#209/2010Common
MV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.31
TCGplayer$0.19
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.49Low $0.35▼ 28.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.6%90d▲ 11.8%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.19
Scars of Mirrodin
- Up 5.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 2137% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact — Equipment
Equipped creature gets +1/+0.
Whenever equipped creature dies, you gain 3 life.
Equip
Keywords
Equip
Card capabilities
ArtifactLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Jan 2011
If Sylvok Lifestaff and the equipped creature are put into their owners’ graveyards at the same time (due to Planar Cleansing, perhaps), the triggered ability will still trigger. You’ll gain 3 life.
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About this card
Sylvok Lifestaff
Sylvok Lifestaff is an Artifact — Equipment, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.19 (up 5.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sylvok Lifestaff FAQ
How much is Sylvok Lifestaff worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sylvok Lifestaff is $0.19. It is up 5.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Sylvok Lifestaff?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Scars of Mirrodin at $0.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sylvok Lifestaff first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOM #209, released 2010-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Sylvok Lifestaff?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.25 versus $0.19 for nonfoil, which is 2137% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sylvok Lifestaff legal in Commander?
Yes, Sylvok Lifestaff is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sylvok Lifestaff legal in Modern?
Yes, Sylvok Lifestaff is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sylvok Lifestaff legal in Standard?
Sylvok Lifestaff is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sylvok Lifestaff do?
Sylvok Lifestaff is an Artifact — Equipment with mana cost {1}. Its Oracle text reads: "Equipped creature gets +1/+0. Whenever equipped creature dies, you gain 3 life. Equip {1}".









