Astral Drift
Astral Drift Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Astral Drift is $0.30 (C20 #76), and the most expensive is $0.65 (MH1 #3, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, up 13.3% over 7 days, up 25.9% over 30 days, up 13.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Astral Drift Printings & Prices
Astral Drift has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Astral Drift: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for MH1 #3 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #3 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | PMH1 #3 | Foil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| starcitygames | MH1 #3 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C20 #76 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MH1 #3 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #76 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #3 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Astral Drift Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cycle this card or cycle another card while this enchantment is on the battlefield, you may exile target creature. If you do, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Cycling {2}{W} ({2}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Astral Drift is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Astral Drift Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 Astral Drift's triggered ability resolves before the cycling ability does. You won't draw until after you choose the target and choose whether to exile the creature.
- Jun 14, 2019 Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners' graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist. Once the exiled creature returns, it's considered a new object with no relation to the object that it was.
- Jun 14, 2019 If a token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and won't return to the battlefield.
- Jun 14, 2019 If you cycle a card during a player's end step, the exiled creature will remain exiled until the next turn's end step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Astral Drift has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMH1 #3 | 2021-08-25 | Rare | Prerelease |
| C20 #76 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #3 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #3 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
PMH1 #3 
C20 #76 
MH1 #3 Astral Drift in Commander
Astral Drift is the #9,080 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Astral Drift FAQ
How much is Astral Drift worth?
Astral Drift is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $0.65 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Astral Drift legal in Commander?
Yes — Astral Drift is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Astral Drift been reprinted?
Yes — Astral Drift has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Astral Drift cheap?
Astral Drift trades at about $0.34 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,080 on EDHREC).