Black Cat, Cunning Thief
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Black Cat, Cunning Thief is $0.64 (SPM #52), and the most expensive is $3.30 (PSPM #52s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.64, down 24.7% over 7 days, up 16.4% over 30 days, down 9.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $23.50 (2025).
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Printings & Prices
Black Cat, Cunning Thief has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and prerelease treatments.
Sell Black Cat, Cunning Thief: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.80 cash for PSPM #52s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSPM #52s | Foil | $4.80 | $7.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | SPM #222 | Foil | $1.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SPM #222 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #222 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| starcitygames | SPM #222 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPM #222 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #52 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | SPM #222 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
| starcitygames | SPM #52 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPM #52 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Rules Text & Legality
When Black Cat enters, look at the top nine cards of target opponent's library, exile two of them face down, then put the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order. You may play the exiled cards for as long as they remain exiled. Mana of any type can be spent to cast spells this way.
Black Cat, Cunning Thief is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Rulings
- Sep 19, 2025 If there are fewer than nine cards left in the opponent's library as the ability resolves, you look at all of the remaining cards.
- Sep 19, 2025 You must follow all normal timing rules when playing a land or casting a spell this way.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Black Cat, Cunning Thief has been reprinted 5 times. The Marvel's Spider-Man reprint cut the price 78% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPM #222 | 2025-09-26 | Rare | Showcase | $2.83 | $1.92 | $1.50 | $0.93 |
| PSPM #52s | 2025-09-26 | Rare | Prerelease | $3.98 | $3.97 | $3.74 | $3.36 |
| SPM #52 | 2025-09-26 | Rare | Standard | $2.48 | $1.13 | $0.55 | $0.65 |
| SPM #222 | 2025-09-26 | Rare | Showcase | $5.68 | $3.81 | $3.07 | $1.61 |
| SPM #52 | 2025-09-26 | Rare | Standard | $0.91 | $0.47 | $0.55 | $0.53 |
SPM #222 
PSPM #52s Black Cat, Cunning Thief in Commander
Black Cat, Cunning Thief is the #7,122 most-played card on EDHREC, up 344 places over the last 30 days.
Black Cat, Cunning Thief FAQ
How much is Black Cat, Cunning Thief worth?
Black Cat, Cunning Thief is worth about $0.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.64 to $3.30 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Black Cat, Cunning Thief legal in Commander?
Yes — Black Cat, Cunning Thief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Black Cat, Cunning Thief been reprinted?
Yes — Black Cat, Cunning Thief has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Black Cat, Cunning Thief cheap?
Black Cat, Cunning Thief trades at about $0.64 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,122 on EDHREC).