Abyssal Specter
Abyssal Specter Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Abyssal Specter is $0.11 (8ED #117), and the most expensive is $16.14 (7ED #116★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, up 63.6% over 7 days, up 50.0% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.44 (2026).
Abyssal Specter Printings & Prices
Abyssal Specter has 13 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Abyssal Specter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for MM3 #59 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #59 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | DPA #18 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DKM #1 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #113 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #116 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #1 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DDC #40 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DVD #40 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | MM3 #59 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #117 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Abyssal Specter Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Abyssal Specter is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Abyssal Specter has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM3 #59 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #59 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DVD #40 | 2014-12-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DPA #18 | 2010-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDC #40 | 2009-04-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #117 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #117★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DKM #1 | 2001-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #116★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #116 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
MM3 #59 
DVD #40 
DPA #18 
DDC #40 
8ED #117 
DKM #1 
7ED #116★ Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Abyssal Specter in Commander
Abyssal Specter is the #16,738 most-played card on EDHREC, down 115 places over the last 30 days.
Abyssal Specter FAQ
How much is Abyssal Specter worth?
Abyssal Specter is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.11 to $16.14 across 13 tracked printings.
Is Abyssal Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Abyssal Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Abyssal Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Abyssal Specter has been reprinted 14 times, with 13 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Abyssal Specter cheap?
Abyssal Specter trades at about $0.18 — 14 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,738 on EDHREC).