Beetleback Chief
Beetleback Chief Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Beetleback Chief is $0.22 (C14 #171), and the most expensive is $3.53 (EMA #119, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, flat over 7 days, down 9.4% over 30 days, up 38.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Beetleback Chief Printings & Prices
Beetleback Chief has 10 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Beetleback Chief: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for EMA #119 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMA #119 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| starcitygames | EMA #119 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PC2 #40 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #129 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C14 #171 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PCA #40 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CM2 #83 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #129 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | DDN #14 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #171 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
Beetleback Chief Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens.
Beetleback Chief is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Beetleback Chief has been reprinted 11 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 75% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #205 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.44 | $0.28 | $0.11 | $0.14 |
| J25 #129 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.00 | $0.41 | $0.34 | $0.26 |
| PLST #PCA-40 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JMP #294 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CM2 #83 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PCA #40 | 2016-11-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMA #119 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMA #119 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C14 #171 | 2014-11-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDN #14 | 2014-09-05 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDC #205 
J25 #129 
PLST #PCA-40 
JMP #294 
CM2 #83 
PCA #40 
EMA #119 
C14 #171 
DDN #14 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Beetleback Chief in Commander
Beetleback Chief is the #3,531 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.
Beetleback Chief FAQ
How much is Beetleback Chief worth?
Beetleback Chief is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.22 to $3.53 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Beetleback Chief legal in Commander?
Yes — Beetleback Chief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Beetleback Chief been reprinted?
Yes — Beetleback Chief has been reprinted 11 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Beetleback Chief cheap?
Beetleback Chief trades at about $0.29 — 11 reprints keep supply plentiful.