Hidden Ancients
USGUrza's Saga/#260/1998Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.33
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 8.3%90d▲ 13.0%
90d high
$0.26
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Urza's Saga
- Up 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.26.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When an opponent casts an enchantment spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Treefolk creature.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
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Rulings (3)
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.
wotc4 Oct 2004
When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
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About this card
Hidden Ancients
Hidden Ancients is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (up 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hidden Ancients FAQ
How much is Hidden Ancients worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hidden Ancients is $0.26. It is up 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.26.
What is the cheapest printing of Hidden Ancients?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Hidden Ancients first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #260, released 1998-10-12.
Is Hidden Ancients legal in Commander?
Yes, Hidden Ancients is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hidden Ancients legal in Modern?
Hidden Ancients is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hidden Ancients legal in Standard?
Hidden Ancients is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Hidden Ancients do?
Hidden Ancients is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "When an opponent casts an enchantment spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Treefolk creature.".