Brooding Saurian
Brooding Saurian Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Brooding Saurian is $0.21 (C13 #138), and the most expensive is $6.97 (CSP #106, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 19.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Brooding Saurian Printings & Prices
Brooding Saurian has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Brooding Saurian: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for CSP #106 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CSP #106 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CSP #106 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C13 #138 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CSP #106 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #138 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #106 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Brooding Saurian Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each end step, each player gains control of all nontoken permanents they own.
Brooding Saurian is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Brooding Saurian Rulings
- Jul 15, 2006 If a permanent is enchanted with an Aura such as Confiscate when Brooding Saurian’s ability resolves, the enchanted permanent’s owner will regain control of it. The Aura will not be removed. The Aura will still be controlled by its owner, but its effect will be overridden.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Brooding Saurian has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #138 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #106 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #106 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
C13 #138 
CSP #106 Brooding Saurian in Commander
Brooding Saurian is the #24,919 most-played card on EDHREC, down 354 places over the last 30 days.
Brooding Saurian FAQ
How much is Brooding Saurian worth?
Brooding Saurian is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $6.97 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Brooding Saurian legal in Commander?
Yes — Brooding Saurian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Brooding Saurian been reprinted?
Yes — Brooding Saurian has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brooding Saurian cheap?
Brooding Saurian trades at about $0.21 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,919 on EDHREC).