Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Baleful Strix is $0.94 (FIC #318), and the most expensive is $15.20 (BLC #86, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.45, up 378.5% over 7 days, down 9.0% over 30 days, up 332.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.09 (2026).
Baleful Strix Printings & Prices
Baleful Strix has 17 tracked printings across 16 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil, surge foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Baleful Strix: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for BLC #86 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | BLC #86 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #86 | Foil | $8.00 | $19.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #196 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | BLC #86 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMA #196 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #191 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #191 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #86 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2070 | Rainbow Foil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #196 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
Baleful Strix Rules Text & Legality
Flying, deathtouch
When this creature enters, draw a card.
Baleful Strix is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Baleful Strix has been reprinted 22 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 45% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #318 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $0.54 | $0.58 | $0.93 | $0.98 |
| FIC #318 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| BLC #86 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $2.17 | $1.52 | $1.64 | $3.31 |
| BLC #86 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $3.06 | $2.43 | $2.82 | $3.76 |
| OTC #215 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Standard | $0.98 | $0.50 | $0.54 | $0.65 |
| MKC #200 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | $0.81 | $0.96 | $0.46 |
| BRC #120 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMC #143 | 2022-09-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #PCA-82 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #177 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FIC #318 
BLC #86 
OTC #215 
MKC #200 
BRC #120 
DMC #143 
PLST #PCA-82 
AFC #177 Showing the 10 most recent of 22 printings.
Baleful Strix in Commander
Baleful Strix is the #358 most-played card on EDHREC, down 3 places over the last 30 days.
Baleful Strix FAQ
How much is Baleful Strix worth?
Baleful Strix is worth about $4.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.94 to $15.20 across 17 tracked printings.
Is Baleful Strix legal in Commander?
Yes — Baleful Strix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Baleful Strix been reprinted?
Yes — Baleful Strix has been reprinted 22 times, with 17 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Baleful Strix cheap?
Baleful Strix trades at about $4.45 — 22 reprints keep supply plentiful.