Always Watching
Always Watching Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Always Watching is $0.90 (SOI #1), and the most expensive is $3.97 (PSOI #1s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.37, down 3.7% over 7 days, down 4.8% over 30 days, up 337.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.54 (2026).
Always Watching Printings & Prices
Always Watching has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Always Watching: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.85 cash for PSOI #1s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 66% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSOI #1s | Foil | $1.85 | $5.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | GNT #7 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOI #1 | Foil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOI #1 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | GNT #7 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GNT #7 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #1 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #1 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOI-1 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
| starcitygames | SOI #1 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
Always Watching Rules Text & Legality
Nontoken creatures you control get +1/+1 and have vigilance.
Always Watching is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Always Watching has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOI-1 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| GNT #7 | 2018-11-16 | Rare | Standard |
| SOI #1 | 2016-04-08 | Rare | Standard |
| SOI #1 | 2016-04-08 | Rare | Standard |
| PSOI #1s | 2016-04-08 | Rare | Prerelease |
PLST #SOI-1 
GNT #7 
SOI #1 
PSOI #1s Always Watching in Commander
Always Watching is the #6,441 most-played card on EDHREC, down 50 places over the last 30 days.
Always Watching FAQ
How much is Always Watching worth?
Always Watching is worth about $3.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.90 to $3.97 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Always Watching legal in Commander?
Yes — Always Watching is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Always Watching been reprinted?
Yes — Always Watching has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Always Watching cheap?
Always Watching trades at about $3.37 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,441 on EDHREC).