Burning-Tree Emissary
Burning-Tree Emissary Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Burning-Tree Emissary is $0.14 (DDS #55), and the most expensive is $1.57 (GTC #216, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.17 (2026).
Burning-Tree Emissary Printings & Prices
Burning-Tree Emissary has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Burning-Tree Emissary: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for GTC #216 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #216 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #216 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | GTC #216 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #374 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.59 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #374 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #207 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #189 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #374 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #216 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.49 | 88% |
| Card Kingdom | GK2 #88 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
Burning-Tree Emissary Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, add {R}{G}.
Burning-Tree Emissary is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Burning-Tree Emissary Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017 Burning-Tree Emissary's ability isn't a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Burning-Tree Emissary has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #374 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Borderless |
| 2X2 #374 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Borderless |
| 2X2 #189 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| 2X2 #189 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #GK2-88 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GK2 #88 | 2019-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDS #55 | 2017-03-31 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #207 | 2017-03-17 | Common | Standard |
| MM3 #207 | 2017-03-17 | Common | Standard |
| GTC #216 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
2X2 #374 
PLST #GK2-88 
GK2 #88 
DDS #55 
MM3 #207 
GTC #216 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Burning-Tree Emissary in Commander
Burning-Tree Emissary is the #14,224 most-played card on EDHREC, down 155 places over the last 30 days.
Burning-Tree Emissary FAQ
How much is Burning-Tree Emissary worth?
Burning-Tree Emissary is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $1.57 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Burning-Tree Emissary legal in Commander?
Yes — Burning-Tree Emissary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Burning-Tree Emissary been reprinted?
Yes — Burning-Tree Emissary has been reprinted 11 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Burning-Tree Emissary cheap?
Burning-Tree Emissary trades at about $0.15 — 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,224 on EDHREC).