Simian Spirit Guide

{2}{R} · Creature — Ape Spirit

Exile this card from your hand: Add {R}.

Rulings (1)

Mar 19, 2021 · If a spell or ability's cost includes returning a creature to your hand and paying mana, you can't activate Simian 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

ModernBanned

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperLegal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

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Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=62 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Oops! All Spells	Legacy	100%	4×	23
Mono Red Stompy	Legacy	100%	4×	9
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh	cEDH	100%	1×	6
Magda, Brazen Outlaw	cEDH	100%	1×	6
Naya Stompy	Legacy	100%	4×	6
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce	cEDH	100%	1×	4
Ral, Monsoon Mage	cEDH	100%	1×	4
Vivi Ornitier	cEDH	100%	1×	4

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

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