Ancient Craving
Ancient Craving Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ancient Craving is $0.28 (DDK #28), and the most expensive is $4.23 (P02 #62). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.44, up 2.3% over 7 days, up 4.8% over 30 days, up 69.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.44 (2026).
Ancient Craving Printings & Prices
Ancient Craving has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ancient Craving: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.23 cash for A25 #79 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | P02 #62 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #79 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | P02 #62 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | S99 #64 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $2.29 | 74% |
| starcitygames | S99 #64 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #P02-62 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #79 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #135 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | DDK #28 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C15 #114 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
Ancient Craving Rules Text & Legality
You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
Ancient Craving is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ancient Craving has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #376 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #P02-62 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| VOC #117 | 2021-11-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C21 #135 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| A25 #79 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| A25 #79 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C15 #114 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| DDK #28 | 2013-03-15 | Rare | Standard |
| S99 #64 | 1999-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| P02 #62 | 1998-06-24 | Rare | Standard |
J22 #376 
PLST #P02-62 
VOC #117 
C21 #135 
A25 #79 
C15 #114 
DDK #28 
S99 #64 
P02 #62 Ancient Craving in Commander
Ancient Craving is the #5,725 most-played card on EDHREC, down 108 places over the last 30 days.
Ancient Craving FAQ
How much is Ancient Craving worth?
Ancient Craving is worth about $0.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $4.23 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Ancient Craving legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Craving is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ancient Craving been reprinted?
Yes — Ancient Craving has been reprinted 10 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancient Craving cheap?
Ancient Craving trades at about $0.44 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,725 on EDHREC).