Beast of Burden
Beast of Burden Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Beast of Burden is $0.45 (8ED #292), and the most expensive is $36.35 (PULG #122†, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.45, down 11.8% over 7 days, down 6.3% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.56 (2026).
Beast of Burden Printings & Prices
Beast of Burden has 9 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Beast of Burden: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for ULG #122 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | ULG #122 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #122 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PULG #122 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #288 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #122 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #287 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 9ED #288 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 8ED #292 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 7ED #287 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ULG #122 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Beast of Burden Rules Text & Legality
Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
Beast of Burden is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Beast of Burden has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ED #288 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #288★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #292★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #292 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #287 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #287★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #122 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #122 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| PULG #122 | 1999-02-06 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PULG #122† | 1999-02-06 | Rare | Prerelease |
9ED #288 
8ED #292★ 
7ED #287 
ULG #122 
PULG #122 Beast of Burden in Commander
Beast of Burden is the #17,494 most-played card on EDHREC, down 157 places over the last 30 days.
Beast of Burden FAQ
How much is Beast of Burden worth?
Beast of Burden is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.45 to $36.35 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Beast of Burden legal in Commander?
Yes — Beast of Burden is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Beast of Burden been reprinted?
Yes — Beast of Burden has been reprinted 10 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Beast of Burden cheap?
Beast of Burden trades at about $0.45 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,494 on EDHREC).