Quick Answer

Elder Owyn Lyons is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Knight from PIP (PIP) costing {2}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Elder Owyn Lyons MTG card

Elder Owyn Lyons

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Artifacts you control have ward {1}. (Whenever an artifact you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) When Elder Owyn Lyons enters or dies, return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 PIP PIP 🎨 David Astruga

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.64
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elder Owyn Lyons? Basics

Elder Owyn Lyons is a Legendary Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Artifacts you control have ward {1}. (Whenever an artifact you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) When Elder Owyn Lyons enters or dies, return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Elder Owyn Lyons cost to cast? Basics

Elder Owyn Lyons has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Elder Owyn Lyons's mana cost of {2}{W}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Elder Owyn Lyons has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Elder Owyn Lyons's current oracle text is: "Artifacts you control have ward {1}. (Whenever an artifact you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) When Elder Owyn Lyons enters or dies, return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Elder Owyn Lyons? Pricing

The current market price for Elder Owyn Lyons is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.64 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Elder Owyn Lyons? Pricing

You can purchase Elder Owyn Lyons from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Elder Owyn Lyons normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.64

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elder Owyn Lyons in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Elder Owyn Lyons in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elder Owyn Lyons is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elder Owyn Lyons in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Legacy? Legality

Elder Owyn Lyons is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Vintage? Legality

Elder Owyn Lyons is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Elder Owyn Lyons legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elder Owyn Lyons in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Elder Owyn Lyons from? Details

This printing of Elder Owyn Lyons is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 103.

Elder Owyn Lyons may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elder Owyn Lyons's rarity? Details

Elder Owyn Lyons is a uncommon card in PIP.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Elder Owyn Lyons? Details

Elder Owyn Lyons was illustrated by David Astruga.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Elder Owyn Lyons's power and toughness? Details

Elder Owyn Lyons is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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