Black Vise
Black Vise Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Black Vise is $0.48 (MB2 #139), and the most expensive is $389.00 (LEA #233). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $389.00, up 126.0% over 7 days, up 77700.0% over 30 days, up 53927.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $389.00 (2026).
Black Vise Printings & Prices
Black Vise has 15 tracked printings across 13 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Black Vise: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $450.00 cash for LEA #233; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #233 | Nonfoil | $450.00 | $749.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEA #233 | Nonfoil | $330.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #234 | Nonfoil | $175.00 | $349.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEB #234 | Nonfoil | $125.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #526 | Nonfoil | $56.00 | $84.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #234 | Nonfoil | $26.00 | $42.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #32 | Foil | $23.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MPS #32 | Foil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #234 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $37.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #234 | Nonfoil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
Black Vise Rules Text & Legality
As this artifact enters, choose an opponent.
At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of cards in their hand minus 4.
Black Vise is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Black Vise Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 If the chosen player has four or fewer cards in their hand as Black Vise's ability resolves, the ability just won't do anything that turn.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose one opposing player as it enters and it only affects that one player. This choice is not changed even if Black Vise changes controllers. It becomes useless but stays on the battlefield if that player leaves the game.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Black Vise has been reprinted 15 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #139 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.84 |
| 30A #526 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 30A #229 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| MPS #32 | 2016-09-30 | Special | Standard | — |
| V10 #2 | 2010-08-27 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| PTC #mj299 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PTC #bl299sb | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 4ED #299 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| SUM #236 | 1994-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 3ED #236 | 1994-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #139 
30A #526 
MPS #32 
V10 #2 
PTC #mj299 
4ED #299 
SUM #236 
3ED #236 Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.
Black Vise in Commander
Black Vise is the #10,777 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Black Vise FAQ
How much is Black Vise worth?
Black Vise is worth about $389.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.48 to $389.00 across 15 tracked printings.
Is Black Vise legal in Commander?
Yes — Black Vise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Black Vise been reprinted?
Yes — Black Vise has been reprinted 15 times, with 15 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Black Vise expensive?
Black Vise holds a $389.00 price because even with 15 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.