Elvish Spirit Guide

{2}{G} · Creature — Elf Spirit

Exile this creature from your hand: Add {G}.

Rulings (1)

Dec 8, 2022 · If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Elvish Spirit Guide's mana ability after returning it to your hand. This is because mana abilities must be activated before you begin paying costs.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernNot legal

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernLegal

cEDHLegal

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Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=22 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Naya Stompy	Legacy	100%	4×	6
Necro Storm	Legacy	100%	4×	3
Temur Cascade Rhinos	Legacy	100%	4×	3
Aang, at the Crossroads	cEDH	100%	1×	2
Atraxa, Grand Unifier	cEDH	100%	1×	2
Etali, Primal Conqueror	cEDH	100%	1×	2
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer	cEDH	100%	1×	2
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce	cEDH	100%	1×	2

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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