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Elspeth, Storm Slayer is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth from TDM (TDM) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $29.77 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer MTG card

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth

Card Text

If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead. [+1]: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. [0]: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Those creatures gain flying until your next turn. [−3]: Destroy target creature an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 mythic CMC: 5.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Ekaterina Burmak

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Market Prices

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$29.77
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$30.25
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$37.99
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$39.99
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€26.65
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€29.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elspeth, Storm Slayer? Basics

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is a Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead. [+1]: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. [0]: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Those creatures gain flying until your next turn. [−3]: Destroy target creature an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater."

How much mana does Elspeth, Storm Slayer cost to cast? Basics

Elspeth, Storm Slayer has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer's current oracle text is: "If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead. [+1]: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. [0]: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Those creatures gain flying until your next turn. [−3]: Destroy target creature an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater."

What is the current price of Elspeth, Storm Slayer? Pricing

The current market price for Elspeth, Storm Slayer is approximately $29.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $30.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €26.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Elspeth, Storm Slayer? Pricing

You can purchase Elspeth, Storm Slayer 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.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer normal: $29.77 | foil: $30.25

Is Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Standard? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Modern? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer 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 Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Elspeth, Storm Slayer 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 Elspeth, Storm Slayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elspeth, Storm Slayer 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 Elspeth, Storm Slayer from? Details

This printing of Elspeth, Storm Slayer is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 11.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elspeth, Storm Slayer's rarity? Details

Elspeth, Storm Slayer is a mythic card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Elspeth, Storm Slayer? Details

Elspeth, Storm Slayer was illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak.

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

What is Elspeth, Storm Slayer's starting loyalty? Details

Elspeth, Storm Slayer enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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