Heliod's Emissary
Theros · #18

Heliod's Emissary

Heliod's Emissary is a Uncommon Enchantment Creature — Elk from Theros (18) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded copies.

Theros set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Pioneer legalModern legalLegacy legalVintage legalCommander legalOathbreaker legal
TCGPlayer market $0.45
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Heliod's Emissary suits collectors and players working on Theros who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Heliod's Emissary from Theros?

Heliod's Emissary is a Enchantment Creature — Elk in Theros numbered 18. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Heliod's Emissary (18) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Heliod's Emissary worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.45 for Heliod's Emissary. Low and high spread runs $0.45 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.45; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTheros
Number18
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.45
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.45
Normal $0.05

Card stats

ColorsW
Power3

How collectible is Heliod's Emissary?

Heliod's Emissary is a Uncommon printing in Theros. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Heliod's Emissary?

Heliod's Emissary lists as Enchantment Creature — Elk with keywords Bestow. Artist: Sam Burley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Heliod's Emissary (18) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Heliod's Emissary is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment Creature — Elk in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.45 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.45; Normal: $0.05).
  • Mana cost {3}{W} and type line Enchantment Creature — Elk help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Heliod's Emissary from Theros?

Heliod's Emissary is a Uncommon Enchantment Creature — Elk from Theros numbered 18 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Heliod's Emissary worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded Heliod's Emissary. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Heliod's Emissary?

Heliod's Emissary is catalogued as Uncommon in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Heliod's Emissary legal in Commander or Standard?

Heliod's Emissary shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Heliod's Emissary near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.45. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.