Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Black Market Connections is $12.40 (MSC #346, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $31.41 (ACR #198, Inverted, Etched). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $19.51, up 58.1% over 7 days, up 1.0% over 30 days, up 8.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $24.86 (2024).
Black Market Connections Printings & Prices
Black Market Connections has 9 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and etched finishes, including extended art and inverted treatments.
Sell Black Market Connections: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.50 cash for ACR #198 (Etched); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ACR #198 | Etched | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ACR #161 | Foil | $22.00 | $54.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | ACR #198 | Etched | $20.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ACR #161 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ACR #161 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ACR #198 | Etched | $15.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #620 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #620 | Nonfoil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #669 | Nonfoil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ACR #87 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
Black Market Connections Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your first main phase, choose one or more —
• Sell Contraband — Create a Treasure token. You lose 1 life.
• Buy Information — Draw a card. You lose 2 life.
• Hire a Mercenary — Create a 3/2 colorless Shapeshifter creature token with changeling. You lose 3 life. (It is every creature type.)
Black Market Connections is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Black Market Connections has been reprinted 9 times. The Assassin's Creed reprint cut the price 56% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACR #87 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Standard | $18.99 | $9.63 | $8.33 | $9.48 |
| ACR #161 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $8.68 | $8.08 | $8.61 |
| ACR #161 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $11.03 | $10.51 | $10.39 |
| ACR #87 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Standard | — | $10.12 | $8.60 | $9.75 |
| ACR #198 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| LCC #181 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | $16.09 |
| CLB #620 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| CLB #669 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #LCC-181 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
ACR #87 
LCC #181 
CLB #620 
PLST #LCC-181 Black Market Connections in Commander
Black Market Connections is the #131 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Black Market Connections FAQ
How much is Black Market Connections worth?
Black Market Connections is worth about $19.51 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $12.40 to $31.41 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Black Market Connections legal in Commander?
Yes — Black Market Connections is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Black Market Connections been reprinted?
Yes — Black Market Connections has been reprinted 9 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Black Market Connections expensive?
Black Market Connections holds a $19.51 price because Commander demand is high (#131 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.