Elder Cathar
Magic: The Gathering | Innistrad - Singles
| Rarity | C |
| Number | 12 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Innistrad |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 69 items |
| From | £0.15 |
| Type | Creature — Human Soldier |
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | £0.15 | 33 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.21 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.39 | 16 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NMFoil | £0.39 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LPFoil | £0.39 | 11 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MPFoil | £0.39 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
HPFoil | £0.39 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Elder Cathar
Elder Cathar from Innistrad is currently available from around £0.14. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
WhitePower / Toughness
Card Text
When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. If that creature is a Human, put two +1/+1 counters on it instead.
Flavor Text
"My greatest hope is that you will surpass me in every way, consigning my name to some forgotten corner of history."
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Elder Cathar worth?
Elder Cathar is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.14 for Innistrad. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Elder Cathar has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Elder Cathar legal in Commander?
Elder Cathar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Elder Cathar legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Elder Cathar on the Reserved List?
No. Elder Cathar is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Elder Cathar in-game text?
In game, Elder Cathar is a Creature — Human Soldier with text that starts: "When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. If that creature is a Human, put two +1/+1 counters on it instead.".
How popular is Elder Cathar in Commander decks?
Elder Cathar ranks #23,308 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Elder Cathar
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Elder Cathar legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.