Quick Answer

Sylvan Advocate is a rare Creature — Elf Druid Ally from DDU (DDU) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sylvan Advocate MTG card

Sylvan Advocate

Creature — Elf Druid Ally

Card Text

Vigilance As long as you control six or more lands, this creature and land creatures you control get +2/+2.

"The land gives of itself. Its abundance provides, even in times of chaos."

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 2.0 DDU DDU 🎨 Volkan Baǵa
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvan Advocate? Basics

Sylvan Advocate is a Creature — Elf Druid Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance As long as you control six or more lands, this creature and land creatures you control get +2/+2."

How much mana does Sylvan Advocate cost to cast? Basics

Sylvan Advocate has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sylvan Advocate's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Sylvan Advocate has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sylvan Advocate's current oracle text is: "Vigilance As long as you control six or more lands, this creature and land creatures you control get +2/+2."

What is the current price of Sylvan Advocate? Pricing

The current market price for Sylvan Advocate is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Sylvan Advocate? Pricing

You can purchase Sylvan Advocate 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.

Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sylvan Advocate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Modern? Legality

Sylvan Advocate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sylvan Advocate 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 Sylvan Advocate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sylvan Advocate is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Legacy? Legality

Sylvan Advocate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sylvan Advocate legal in Vintage? Legality

Sylvan Advocate 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 Sylvan Advocate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sylvan Advocate 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 Sylvan Advocate from? Details

This printing of Sylvan Advocate is from DDU (DDU), with collector number 23.

Sylvan Advocate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sylvan Advocate's rarity? Details

Sylvan Advocate is a rare card in DDU.

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

Who illustrated Sylvan Advocate? Details

Sylvan Advocate was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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

What is Sylvan Advocate's power and toughness? Details

Sylvan Advocate is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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