Bane of the Living
Bane of the Living Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bane of the Living is $0.29 (CM2 #58), and the most expensive is $20.84 (LGN #60, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, down 17.1% over 7 days, down 3.3% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Bane of the Living Printings & Prices
Bane of the Living has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Bane of the Living: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.50 cash for LGN #60 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #60 | Foil | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LGN #60 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #60 | Foil | $19.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LGN #60 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #60 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #60 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $6.49 | 78% |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #106 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C16 #106 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C19 #104 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CM2 #58 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Bane of the Living Rules Text & Legality
Morph {X}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn.
Bane of the Living is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Bane of the Living Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The X in the ability has the same value as the X paid in the Morph ability. This is pretty easy to derive since there is no other source of X.
- Oct 4, 2004 The trigger occurs when you use the Morph ability to turn the card face up, or when an effect turns it face up. It will not trigger on being revealed or on leaving the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bane of the Living has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C19 #104 | 2019-08-23 | Rare | Standard |
| CM2 #58 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #106 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| LGN #60 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| LGN #60 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
C19 #104 
CM2 #58 
C16 #106 
LGN #60 Bane of the Living in Commander
Bane of the Living is the #9,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 159 places over the last 30 days.
Bane of the Living FAQ
How much is Bane of the Living worth?
Bane of the Living is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.29 to $20.84 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Bane of the Living legal in Commander?
Yes — Bane of the Living is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Bane of the Living been reprinted?
Yes — Bane of the Living has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bane of the Living cheap?
Bane of the Living trades at about $0.29 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,591 on EDHREC).