Quick Answer

Leonin Elder is a common Creature — Cat Cleric from MRD (MRD) costing {W}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Leonin Elder MTG card

Leonin Elder

Creature — Cat Cleric

Card Text

Whenever an artifact enters, you may gain 1 life.

"The wisdom of the elders is just as much a weapon as a sword or spear. We must learn to wield it." —Ushanti, leonin seer

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Todd Lockwood

Market Prices

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$0.40
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$5.45
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$0.69
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$7.99
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€0.20
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€4.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonin Elder? Basics

Leonin Elder is a Creature — Cat Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an artifact enters, you may gain 1 life."

How much mana does Leonin Elder cost to cast? Basics

Leonin Elder has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Leonin Elder's mana cost of {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.

Leonin Elder has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Leonin Elder's current oracle text is: "Whenever an artifact enters, you may gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Leonin Elder? Pricing

The current market price for Leonin Elder is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Leonin Elder? Pricing

You can purchase Leonin Elder 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.

Leonin Elder normal: $0.4 | foil: $5.45

Is Leonin Elder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Leonin Elder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Leonin Elder legal in Modern? Legality

Leonin Elder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Leonin Elder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Leonin Elder 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 Leonin Elder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Leonin Elder in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Leonin Elder legal in Legacy? Legality

Leonin Elder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Leonin Elder legal in Vintage? Legality

Leonin Elder 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 Leonin Elder legal in Pauper? Legality

Leonin Elder is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Leonin Elder from? Details

This printing of Leonin Elder is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 10.

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

What is Leonin Elder's rarity? Details

Leonin Elder is a common card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Leonin Elder? Details

Leonin Elder was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

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

What is Leonin Elder's power and toughness? Details

Leonin Elder is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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