Ancient Den
Ancient Den Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ancient Den is $1.01 (EOC #148), and the most expensive is $26.43 (MRD #278, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.65, down 5.4% over 7 days, down 3.3% over 30 days, up 184.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.00 (2026).
Ancient Den Printings & Prices
Ancient Den has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Ancient Den: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for MRD #278 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TSR #403 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #278 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #403 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MRD #278 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #278 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #300 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #300 | Foil | $9.50 | $20.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #300 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #300 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC04 #mb278 | Nonfoil | $2.75 | $5.49 | 50% |
Ancient Den Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {W}.
Ancient Den is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ancient Den has been reprinted 12 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 22% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOC #148 | 2025-08-01 | Common | Standard | $1.71 | $0.67 | $1.33 | $1.83 |
| BRC #172 | 2022-11-18 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #MRD-278 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #300 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #300 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #276 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #403 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #403 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| HOP #130 | 2009-09-04 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| WC04 #mb278 | 2004-09-01 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
EOC #148 
BRC #172 
PLST #MRD-278 
SLD #300 
C21 #276 
TSR #403 
HOP #130 
WC04 #mb278 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Ancient Den in Commander
Ancient Den is the #511 most-played card on EDHREC, up 8 places over the last 30 days.
Ancient Den FAQ
How much is Ancient Den worth?
Ancient Den is worth about $2.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.01 to $26.43 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Ancient Den legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Den is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ancient Den been reprinted?
Yes — Ancient Den has been reprinted 12 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancient Den cheap?
Ancient Den trades at about $2.65 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.