Altar of the Brood
Altar of the Brood Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Altar of the Brood is $8.38 (KTK #216), and the most expensive is $57.79 (SLC #28, Borderless, Halo Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.38, up 6.3% over 7 days, up 1.4% over 30 days, down 4.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $14.53 (2025).
Altar of the Brood Printings & Prices
Altar of the Brood has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Altar of the Brood: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $33.00 cash for SLC #28 (Halo Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 34% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLC #28 | Halo Foil | $33.00 | $49.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | UGIN #216 | Nonfoil | $16.50 | $29.99 | 45% |
| starcitygames | KTK #216 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #1 | Foil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #216 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #1 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #216 | Foil | $6.40 | $15.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | KTK #216 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
Altar of the Brood Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another permanent you control enters, each opponent mills a card.
Altar of the Brood is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Altar of the Brood Rulings
- Sep 20, 2014 If Altar of the Brood enters the battlefield under your control at the same time as other permanents, its ability will trigger for each of those permanents.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Altar of the Brood has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC #1 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #1 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #28 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| UGIN #216 | 2015-01-17 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #216 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #216 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
SLC #1 
UGIN #216 
KTK #216 Altar of the Brood in Commander
Altar of the Brood is the #1,429 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.
Altar of the Brood FAQ
How much is Altar of the Brood worth?
Altar of the Brood is worth about $8.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $8.38 to $57.79 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Altar of the Brood legal in Commander?
Yes — Altar of the Brood is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Altar of the Brood been reprinted?
Yes — Altar of the Brood has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Altar of the Brood expensive?
Altar of the Brood holds a $8.38 price because Commander demand is high (#1,429 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.