Alchemist's Vial
Alchemist's Vial Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Alchemist's Vial is $0.27 (ORI #220), and the most expensive is $2.36 (ORI #220, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, flat over 7 days, down 6.3% over 30 days, up 25.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Alchemist's Vial Printings & Prices
Alchemist's Vial has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Alchemist's Vial: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.50 cash for ORI #220 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ORI #220 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #753 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | ORI #220 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ORI #220 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #753 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #220 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ORI-220 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | ORI #220 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #753 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Alchemist's Vial Rules Text & Legality
When this artifact enters, draw a card.
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target creature can't attack or block this turn.
Alchemist's Vial is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Alchemist's Vial Rulings
- Jun 22, 2015 Activating the last ability of Alchemist’s Vial targeting a creature that’s already attacking or blocking won’t cause that creature to stop attacking or blocking. It will prevent that creature from attacking or blocking in any additional combat phases the turn may have (although this is unusual).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Alchemist's Vial has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #753 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #ORI-220 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| ORI #220 | 2015-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| ORI #220 | 2015-07-17 | Common | Standard |
J22 #753 
PLST #ORI-220 
ORI #220 Alchemist's Vial in Commander
Alchemist's Vial is the #11,180 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
Alchemist's Vial FAQ
How much is Alchemist's Vial worth?
Alchemist's Vial is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $2.36 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Commander?
Yes — Alchemist's Vial is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Alchemist's Vial been reprinted?
Yes — Alchemist's Vial has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Alchemist's Vial cheap?
Alchemist's Vial trades at about $0.30 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,180 on EDHREC).