Arena of the Ancients
Arena of the Ancients Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arena of the Ancients is $3.67 (CHR #91), and the most expensive is $69.07 (LEG #273). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.67, flat over 7 days, up 1.7% over 30 days, down 12.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $57.96 (2025).
Arena of the Ancients Printings & Prices
Arena of the Ancients has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Arena of the Ancients: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $28.00 cash for LEG #273; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | LEG #273 | Nonfoil | $35.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEG #273 | Nonfoil | $28.00 | $49.99 | 44% |
| starcitygames | CHR #91 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHR #91 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
Arena of the Ancients Rules Text & Legality
Legendary creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
When this artifact enters, tap all legendary creatures.
Arena of the Ancients is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arena of the Ancients has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHR #91 | 1995-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEG #273 | 1994-06-01 | Rare | Standard |
CHR #91 
LEG #273 Arena of the Ancients in Commander
Arena of the Ancients is the #18,646 most-played card on EDHREC, down 162 places over the last 30 days.
Arena of the Ancients FAQ
How much is Arena of the Ancients worth?
Arena of the Ancients is worth about $3.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $3.67 to $69.07 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Arena of the Ancients legal in Commander?
Yes — Arena of the Ancients is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Arena of the Ancients been reprinted?
Yes — Arena of the Ancients has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arena of the Ancients cheap?
Arena of the Ancients trades at about $3.67 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,646 on EDHREC).