By Force
By Force Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of By Force is $0.28 (PLST #AKH-123), and the most expensive is $6.34 (SLD #1086). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.34 (2026).
By Force Printings & Prices
By Force has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell By Force: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.50 cash for SLD #1086; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 58% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1086 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1086 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1086 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1086 | Foil | $1.00 | $3.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #123 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #123 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AKH-123 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| starcitygames | AKH #123 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AKH #123 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
By Force Rules Text & Legality
Destroy X target artifacts.
By Force is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
By Force Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 There are many important moments in the story, but the most crucial—called “story spotlights”—are shown on cards. These cards have the Planeswalker symbol in their text box; this symbol has no effect on gameplay. You can read more about these events in the official Magic fiction at http://www.mtgstory.com.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
By Force has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AKH-123 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #1086 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1086 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| AKH #123 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AKH #123 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #AKH-123 
SLD #1086 
AKH #123 By Force in Commander
By Force is the #6,714 most-played card on EDHREC, down 96 places over the last 30 days.
By Force FAQ
How much is By Force worth?
By Force is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $6.34 across 3 tracked printings.
Is By Force legal in Commander?
Yes — By Force is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has By Force been reprinted?
Yes — By Force has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is By Force cheap?
By Force trades at about $0.28 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,714 on EDHREC).