Aeolipile
Aeolipile Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Aeolipile is $0.88 (PTC #pp81), and the most expensive is $2.06 (FEM #81). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.06, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 1.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.23 (2026).
Aeolipile Printings & Prices
Aeolipile has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Aeolipile: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.65 cash for FEM #81; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | FEM #81 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FEM #81 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #pp81 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #ml81sb | Nonfoil | $0.07 | $0.69 | 90% |
Aeolipile Rules Text & Legality
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: It deals 2 damage to any target.
Aeolipile is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Aeolipile has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTC #ml81sb | 1996-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
| PTC #pp81 | 1996-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
| FEM #81 | 1994-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
PTC #ml81sb 
FEM #81 Aeolipile in Commander
Aeolipile is the #27,512 most-played card on EDHREC, down 230 places over the last 30 days.
Aeolipile FAQ
How much is Aeolipile worth?
Aeolipile is worth about $2.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.88 to $2.06 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Aeolipile legal in Commander?
Yes — Aeolipile is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Aeolipile been reprinted?
Yes — Aeolipile has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Aeolipile cheap?
Aeolipile trades at about $2.06 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,512 on EDHREC).