Academy Rector
Academy Rector Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Academy Rector is $30.71 (WC00 #nl1), and the most expensive is $539.38 (UDS #1, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $79.08, flat over 7 days, down 0.1% over 30 days, up 2.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $79.14 (2026).
Academy Rector Printings & Prices
Academy Rector has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Academy Rector: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $720.00 cash for UDS #1 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #1 | Foil | $720.00 | $1,199.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | UDS #1 | Foil | $575.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #1 | Foil | $350.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #1 | Nonfoil | $55.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | UDS #1 | Nonfoil | $55.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #1 | Nonfoil | $55.00 | $99.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #nl1 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
Academy Rector Rules Text & Legality
When this creature dies, you may exile it. If you do, search your library for an enchantment card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Academy Rector is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Academy Rector Rulings
- Aug 1, 2005 An enchantment card is any Enchantment card, including Auras.
- Oct 4, 2004 You do not have to find an enchantment card if you do not want to, even if you have one in your library.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Academy Rector has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC00 #nl1 | 2000-08-02 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #1 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #1 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
WC00 #nl1 
UDS #1 Academy Rector in Commander
Academy Rector is the #5,614 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
Academy Rector FAQ
How much is Academy Rector worth?
Academy Rector is worth about $79.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $79.08 to $539.38 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Academy Rector legal in Commander?
Yes — Academy Rector is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Academy Rector been reprinted?
Yes — Academy Rector has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Academy Rector expensive?
Academy Rector holds a $79.08 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.