Elkin Lair

Elkin Lair is a World Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player exiles a card at random from their hand. The player may play that card this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, if the player hasn't played the card, they put it into their graveyard."

Elkin Lair has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

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

Elkin Lair's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

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

Elkin Lair 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."

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.

Elkin Lair's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player exiles a card at random from their hand. The player may play that card this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, if the player hasn't played the card, they put it into their graveyard."

The current market price for Elkin Lair is approximately $1.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.58 EUR.

You can purchase Elkin Lair from major MTG retailers including:

• TCGPlayer (USA)
• Card Kingdom (USA)
• Cardmarket (Europe)

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

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.

Format legality information for Elkin Lair in Standard is not available.

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

Format legality information for Elkin Lair in Modern is not available.

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

Elkin Lair is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Format legality information for Elkin Lair in Pioneer is not available.

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

Elkin Lair is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Elkin Lair 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).

Format legality information for Elkin Lair in Pauper is not available.

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

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.

This printing of Elkin Lair is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 78.

Elkin Lair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

Elkin Lair is a rare card in VIS.

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

Elkin Lair was illustrated by Jerry Tiritilli.

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