Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Altar of Dementia is $17.19 (MH1 #218), and the most expensive is $699.99 (BRR #66z, Serialized, Double Rainbow Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $17.19, up 0.1% over 7 days, up 4.8% over 30 days, down 1.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $26.48 (2026).
Altar of Dementia Printings & Prices
Altar of Dementia has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including serialized treatments.
Sell Altar of Dementia: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.80 cash for CNS #196 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | BRR #66z | Double Rainbow Foil | $300.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | BRR #66 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #196 | Foil | $22.80 | $37.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | BRR #66 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CNS #196 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TMP #276 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #276 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $29.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | BRR #3 | Foil | $17.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRR #66 | Foil | $16.00 | $39.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | BRR #3 | Foil | $16.00 | $39.99 | 60% |
Altar of Dementia Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice a creature: Target player mills cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power.
Altar of Dementia is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Altar of Dementia Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 If the target player's library contains fewer cards than the sacrificed creature's power, all of those cards are put into that player's graveyard. That player won't lose the game until they try to draw from the empty library.
- Jun 14, 2019 The number of cards the target player puts into their graveyard is equal to the power of the sacrificed creature as it last existed on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Altar of Dementia has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRR #66z | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Serialized |
| BRR #3 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #3 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #66 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #66 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH1 #218 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #218 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #196 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #196 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| TMP #276 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
BRR #66z 
MH1 #218 
CNS #196 
TMP #276 Altar of Dementia in Commander
Altar of Dementia is the #627 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.
Altar of Dementia FAQ
How much is Altar of Dementia worth?
Altar of Dementia is worth about $17.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $17.19 to $699.99 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Altar of Dementia legal in Commander?
Yes — Altar of Dementia is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Altar of Dementia been reprinted?
Yes — Altar of Dementia has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Altar of Dementia expensive?
Altar of Dementia holds a $17.19 price because Commander demand is high (#627 on EDHREC) and even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.