Arena
Arena Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arena is $0.79 (MB2 #239), and the most expensive is $20.81 (TSB #117, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.79, up 2.6% over 7 days, up 8.2% over 30 days, down 33.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.57 (2026).
Arena Printings & Prices
Arena has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Arena: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for TSB #117 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TSB #117 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #117 | Foil | $8.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #239 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #117 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #239 | Foil | $5.60 | $13.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | MB2 #239 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PHPR #1 | Nonfoil | $4.80 | $7.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #117 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSB #117 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #239 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
Arena Rules Text & Legality
{3}, {T}: Tap target creature you control and target creature of an opponent's choice they control. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
Arena is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Arena Rulings
- Sep 25, 2006 If either target is illegal at the time the ability resolves (whether because it has left the battlefield, because it has gained Shroud or Protection, or for any other reason), the ability taps the remaining target, but no damage is dealt. If both targets are illegal, the ability doesn't resolve.
- Oct 4, 2004 Either or both creatures can be tapped prior to using the ability and it still works.
- Oct 4, 2004 In multiplayer games, you can choose a different opposing player each time it the ability is activated.
- Oct 4, 2004 The power of the creatures when the effect resolves is used to determine how much damage is done.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arena has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #239 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.96 |
| MB2 #239 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $36.74 |
| TSB #117 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — |
| TSB #117 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — |
| PHPR #1 | 1995-05-01 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #239 
TSB #117 
PHPR #1 Arena in Commander
Arena is the #8,621 most-played card on EDHREC, up 112 places over the last 30 days.
Arena FAQ
How much is Arena worth?
Arena is worth about $0.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.79 to $20.81 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Arena legal in Commander?
Yes — Arena is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Arena been reprinted?
Yes — Arena has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arena cheap?
Arena trades at about $0.79 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,621 on EDHREC).