Arcane Laboratory
Arcane Laboratory Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arcane Laboratory is $0.55 (PLST #7ED-60), and the most expensive is $67.57 (7ED #60★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.55, down 5.2% over 7 days, down 1.8% over 30 days, down 21.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.16 (2024).
Arcane Laboratory Printings & Prices
Arcane Laboratory has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Arcane Laboratory: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.26 cash for USG #60; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | USG #60 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #60 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #60 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #7ED-60 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| starcitygames | 7ED #60 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Arcane Laboratory Rules Text & Legality
Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn.
Arcane Laboratory is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Arcane Laboratory Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If a spell is countered, it still counts as the one spell cast.
- Oct 4, 2004 When Arcane Laboratory enters, it will look back over the turn to see if any spell was cast before it entered the battlefield. It will notice itself being cast.
- Oct 4, 2004 When it leaves the battlefield, the effect ends and all players are able to cast spells unrestricted again.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arcane Laboratory has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #7ED-60 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #60★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #60 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #60 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #7ED-60 
7ED #60★ 
USG #60 Arcane Laboratory in Commander
Arcane Laboratory is the #9,688 most-played card on EDHREC, down 61 places over the last 30 days.
Arcane Laboratory FAQ
How much is Arcane Laboratory worth?
Arcane Laboratory is worth about $0.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.55 to $67.57 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Arcane Laboratory legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Laboratory is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Arcane Laboratory been reprinted?
Yes — Arcane Laboratory has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arcane Laboratory cheap?
Arcane Laboratory trades at about $0.55 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,688 on EDHREC).