Approach of the Second Sun
Approach of the Second Sun Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Approach of the Second Sun is $5.76 (PLST #AKH-4), and the most expensive is $27.58 (STA #64, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.76, down 4.0% over 7 days, down 20.4% over 30 days, up 13.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.40 (2026).
Approach of the Second Sun Printings & Prices
Approach of the Second Sun has 8 tracked printings across 6 sets, in rainbow foil, nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless, showcase and prerelease treatments.
Sell Approach of the Second Sun: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.50 cash for STA #64 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STA #64 | Foil | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #64 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | STA #64 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #64 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $23.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1826 | Rainbow Foil | $11.00 | $17.99 | 39% |
| starcitygames | STA #64 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAKH #4s | Foil | $8.50 | $16.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1035 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | STA #1 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1035 | Foil | $7.50 | $12.99 | 42% |
Approach of the Second Sun Rules Text & Legality
If this spell was cast from your hand and you've cast another spell named Approach of the Second Sun this game, you win the game. Otherwise, put Approach of the Second Sun into its owner's library seventh from the top and you gain 7 life.
Approach of the Second Sun is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Approach of the Second Sun Rulings
- Jul 14, 2017 Approach of the Second Sun has no effect until it's resolving. If the second one you cast is countered, you won't win the game.
- Apr 18, 2017 A card that changes zones is considered a new object, so casting the same Approach of the Second Sun card on a later turn is “another spell” named Approach of the Second Sun.
- Apr 18, 2017 A copy of a spell isn't cast, so it won't count as the first nor as the second Approach of the Second Sun.
- Apr 18, 2017 As your second Approach of the Second Sun resolves, it checks only whether the first one was cast, not whether the first one resolved. If your first Approach of the Second Sun was countered, you'll still win the game as your second one resolves.
- Apr 18, 2017 If you have fewer than six cards in your library, you'll put Approach of the Second Sun on the bottom of your library. Otherwise, you'll lift up the top six cards without looking at them and place Approach of the Second Sun just under them.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Approach of the Second Sun has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AKH-4 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| Q06 #1 | 2021-10-15 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1035 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1035 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1826 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| STA #1 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #1 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #1 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| AKH #4 | 2017-04-28 | Rare | Standard |
| AKH #4 | 2017-04-28 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #AKH-4 
Q06 #1 
SLD #1035 
STA #1 
AKH #4 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Approach of the Second Sun in Commander
Approach of the Second Sun is the #1,021 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Approach of the Second Sun FAQ
How much is Approach of the Second Sun worth?
Approach of the Second Sun is worth about $5.76 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $5.76 to $27.58 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Approach of the Second Sun legal in Commander?
Yes — Approach of the Second Sun is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Approach of the Second Sun been reprinted?
Yes — Approach of the Second Sun has been reprinted 11 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Approach of the Second Sun expensive?
Approach of the Second Sun holds a $5.76 price because Commander demand is high (#1,021 on EDHREC) and even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.