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Sylvan Messenger
Magic: The Gathering | Magic Origins - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 199 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Magic Origins |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Creature — Elf |
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About Sylvan Messenger
Sylvan Messenger from Magic Origins is currently available from around $0.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Creature — Elf
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
GreenPower / Toughness
2/2
Card Text
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Elf cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Keywords
Trample
Card Facts
Expansion
Magic Origins
Current Floor
$0.19
Rarity
uncommon
Artist
Anthony Palumbo
Released
July 2015
EDHREC Rank
#11,046
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Sylvan Messenger worth?
Sylvan Messenger is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.19 for Magic Origins. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Sylvan Messenger has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Sylvan Messenger legal in Commander?
Sylvan Messenger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Sylvan Messenger 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 Sylvan Messenger on the Reserved List?
No. Sylvan Messenger is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Sylvan Messenger in-game text?
In game, Sylvan Messenger is a Creature — Elf with text that starts: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)".
How popular is Sylvan Messenger in Commander decks?
Sylvan Messenger ranks #11,046 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Sylvan Messenger
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Sylvan Messenger 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.