Ad Nauseam
Ad Nauseam Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ad Nauseam is $11.00 (SOA #25, Showcase), and the most expensive is $269.44 (SOA #155, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.00, up 1.9% over 7 days, down 5.5% over 30 days, down 29.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $30.90 (2026).
Ad Nauseam Printings & Prices
Ad Nauseam has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Ad Nauseam: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $140.00 cash for SOA #155 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOA #155 | Foil | $180.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOA #155 | Foil | $175.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOA #155 | Foil | $140.00 | $349.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | ALA #63 | Foil | $95.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #63 | Foil | $85.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #63 | Foil | $80.00 | $199.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | 2XM #76 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #76 | Foil | $32.50 | $64.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #76 | Foil | $32.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOA #90 | Nonfoil | $30.00 | $49.99 | 40% |
Ad Nauseam Rules Text & Legality
Reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value. You may repeat this process any number of times.
Ad Nauseam is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Ad Nauseam Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- Aug 7, 2020 Each time you put the revealed card into your hand and lose the appropriate amount of life, you decide whether to continue by revealing another card. You don't decide in advance how many cards to put into your hand this way.
- Aug 7, 2020 If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- Aug 7, 2020 You may continue to reveal cards with Ad Nauseam even if your life total has been reduced to 0 or less. If you continue, you will continue to lose life, dropping your life total into negative numbers. As soon as you stop, you'll lose the game as a state-based action.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ad Nauseam has been reprinted 6 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive reprint cut the price 56% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOA #25 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Showcase | $36.13 | $32.90 | $15.99 | $14.02 |
| SOA #25 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Showcase | $16.19 | $18.13 | $14.42 | $10.54 |
| 2XM #76 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #76 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ALA #63 | 2008-10-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ALA #63 | 2008-10-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOA #25 
2XM #76 
ALA #63 Ad Nauseam in Commander
Ad Nauseam is the #1,312 most-played card on EDHREC, down 9 places over the last 30 days.
Ad Nauseam FAQ
How much is Ad Nauseam worth?
Ad Nauseam is worth about $11.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $11.00 to $269.44 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Ad Nauseam legal in Commander?
Yes — Ad Nauseam is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Ad Nauseam been reprinted?
Yes — Ad Nauseam has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ad Nauseam expensive?
Ad Nauseam holds a $11.00 price because Commander demand is high (#1,312 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.