Acorn Catapult
Acorn Catapult Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Acorn Catapult is $5.56 (CMD #241), and the most expensive is $6.15 (PLST #CMD-241). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.15, up 0.3% over 7 days, up 1.8% over 30 days, up 29.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.55 (2024).
Acorn Catapult Printings & Prices
Acorn Catapult has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Acorn Catapult: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.40 cash for CMD #241; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMD #241 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CMD-241 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #241 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMD #241 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
Acorn Catapult Rules Text & Legality
{1}, {T}: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target. That permanent's controller or that player creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token.
Acorn Catapult is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Acorn Catapult Rulings
- Sep 22, 2011 If the ability resolves, but the damage is prevented or redirected, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted creature puts the Squirrel token onto the battlefield, regardless of how much damage was dealt or what the damage was ultimately dealt to.
- Sep 22, 2011 If the permanent or player is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No Squirrel will be created.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Acorn Catapult has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CMD-241 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #241 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #CMD-241 
CMD #241 Acorn Catapult in Commander
Acorn Catapult is the #13,918 most-played card on EDHREC, up 36 places over the last 30 days.
Acorn Catapult FAQ
How much is Acorn Catapult worth?
Acorn Catapult is worth about $6.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $5.56 to $6.15 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Acorn Catapult legal in Commander?
Yes — Acorn Catapult is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Acorn Catapult been reprinted?
Yes — Acorn Catapult has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Acorn Catapult expensive?
Acorn Catapult holds a $6.15 price because supply is limited to two printings.