Simian Spirit Guide Price

Updated 2026-08-29

Secret Lair treatment of Simian Spirit Guide — the red ape that can be exiled from hand to add one red mana — has climbed 10.0% over 90 days with consistent weekly and monthly momentum, reflecting demand recovery since the card's 2022 unban from Modern. Once banned for accelerating combo turns beyond the format's tolerance, the unban reintroduced the Guide to faster Modern strategies including Storm variants and red-based combo shells. The Secret Lair foil treatment attracts collectors beyond purely competitive buyers, broadening the demand base. The trajectory — 0.5% weekly, 2.8% monthly, 10.0% quarterly — is consistent and unbroken, suggesting steady accumulation rather than a speculative pop. At $39.79, buyers are entering a market with favorable momentum and a well-defined demand catalyst in the unban; the SL premium is the primary valuation risk if a non-foil reprint accompanies a future set release.