Caltrops
Caltrops Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Caltrops is $23.63 (7ED #288), and the most expensive is $179.63 (7ED #288★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $24.21, down 5.1% over 7 days, up 33.9% over 30 days, up 236.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $25.56 (2026).
Caltrops Printings & Prices
Caltrops has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Caltrops: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for UDS #129 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | UDS #129 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #129 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #129 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #288 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $20.99 | 36% |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #129 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | UDS #129 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 7ED #288 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #288 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #129 | Nonfoil | $2.75 | — | — |
Caltrops Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature attacks, this artifact deals 1 damage to it.
Caltrops is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Caltrops has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7ED #288★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #288 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #129 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #129 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
7ED #288★ 
UDS #129 Caltrops in Commander
Caltrops is the #5,482 most-played card on EDHREC, up 290 places over the last 30 days.
Caltrops FAQ
How much is Caltrops worth?
Caltrops is worth about $24.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $23.63 to $179.63 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Caltrops legal in Commander?
Yes — Caltrops is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Caltrops been reprinted?
Yes — Caltrops has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Caltrops expensive?
Caltrops trades at $24.21 on printing supply and steady demand.