Acidic Soil
Acidic Soil Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Acidic Soil is $0.99 (PLST #USG-172), and the most expensive is $2.13 (USG #172). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.99, down 1.0% over 7 days, up 115.2% over 30 days, up 191.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.68 (2024).
Acidic Soil Printings & Prices
Acidic Soil has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Acidic Soil: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for USG #172; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #172 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-172 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| starcitygames | USG #172 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Acidic Soil Rules Text & Legality
Acidic Soil deals damage to each player equal to the number of lands they control.
Acidic Soil is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Acidic Soil Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 This counts the lands on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Acidic Soil has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-172 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #172 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #USG-172 
USG #172 Acidic Soil in Commander
Acidic Soil is the #7,985 most-played card on EDHREC, down 12 places over the last 30 days.
Acidic Soil FAQ
How much is Acidic Soil worth?
Acidic Soil is worth about $0.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.99 to $2.13 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Acidic Soil legal in Commander?
Yes — Acidic Soil is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Acidic Soil been reprinted?
Yes — Acidic Soil has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Acidic Soil cheap?
Acidic Soil trades at about $0.99 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,985 on EDHREC).