Baneful Omen
Baneful Omen Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Baneful Omen is $1.85 (ROE #96), and the most expensive is $6.59 (ROE #96, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.85, flat over 7 days, up 5.1% over 30 days, up 6.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.85 (2024).
Baneful Omen Printings & Prices
Baneful Omen has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Baneful Omen: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for ROE #96 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #96 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #96 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ROE #96 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ROE #96 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #96 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
Baneful Omen Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your end step, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, each opponent loses life equal to that card's mana value.
Baneful Omen is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Baneful Omen has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE #96 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| ROE #96 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
ROE #96 Baneful Omen in Commander
Baneful Omen is the #9,793 most-played card on EDHREC, up 6 places over the last 30 days.
Baneful Omen FAQ
How much is Baneful Omen worth?
Baneful Omen is worth about $1.85 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.85 to $6.59 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Baneful Omen legal in Commander?
Yes — Baneful Omen is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Baneful Omen been reprinted?
Yes — Baneful Omen has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Baneful Omen cheap?
Baneful Omen trades at about $1.85 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,793 on EDHREC).