Bad River
Bad River Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bad River is $1.30 (MIR #324), and the most expensive is $1.37 (DMC #197). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.30, up 1.6% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, down 7.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.59 (2026).
Bad River Printings & Prices
Bad River has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Bad River: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.85 cash for MIR #324; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 66% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MIR #324 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIR #324 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | DMC #197 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| starcitygames | DMC #197 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Bad River Rules Text & Legality
This land enters tapped.
{T}, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for an Island or Swamp card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Bad River is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Bad River Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Because the “search” requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don't have to find the card if you don't want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bad River has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC #197 | 2022-09-09 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MIR #324 | 1996-10-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
DMC #197 
MIR #324 Bad River in Commander
Bad River is the #6,680 most-played card on EDHREC, down 98 places over the last 30 days.
Bad River FAQ
How much is Bad River worth?
Bad River is worth about $1.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $1.30 to $1.37 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Bad River legal in Commander?
Yes — Bad River is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Bad River been reprinted?
Yes — Bad River has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bad River cheap?
Bad River trades at about $1.30 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,680 on EDHREC).