Blood Clock
Blood Clock Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Blood Clock is $1.16 (PLST #SOK-153), and the most expensive is $28.71 (SOK #153, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.16, flat over 7 days, up 1.8% over 30 days, up 4.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.01 (2026).
Blood Clock Printings & Prices
Blood Clock has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Blood Clock: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for SOK #153 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | SOK #153 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #153 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #153 | Foil | $6.00 | $14.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #153 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOK-153 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $1.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | SOK #153 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #153 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Blood Clock Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand unless they pay 2 life.
Blood Clock is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Blood Clock Rulings
- Jun 1, 2005 A player who controls no permanents doesn’t need to pay 2 life (although that player can choose to do so).
- Jun 1, 2005 A player with less than 2 life can’t pay 2 life and must return a permanent.
- Jun 1, 2005 The choice of which permanent to return or whether to pay life is made as the triggered ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Blood Clock has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOK-153 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SOK #153 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
| SOK #153 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #SOK-153 
SOK #153 Blood Clock in Commander
Blood Clock is the #15,445 most-played card on EDHREC, down 140 places over the last 30 days.
Blood Clock FAQ
How much is Blood Clock worth?
Blood Clock is worth about $1.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.16 to $28.71 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Blood Clock legal in Commander?
Yes — Blood Clock is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Blood Clock been reprinted?
Yes — Blood Clock has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Blood Clock cheap?
Blood Clock trades at about $1.16 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,445 on EDHREC).