Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cao Cao, Lord of Wei is $5.29 (V11 #1, Foil), and the most expensive is $52.67 (PTK #68). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $52.67, flat over 7 days, up 22.9% over 30 days, up 13.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $52.67 (2026).
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Printings & Prices
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Cao Cao, Lord of Wei: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $23.00 cash for PTK #68; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #68 | Nonfoil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | V11 #1 | Foil | $3.70 | $6.49 | 43% |
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target opponent discards two cards. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Rulings
- Sep 20, 2013 If a turn has multiple combat phases, the ability can only be activated before the beginning of the declare attackers step of the first combat phase in that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| V11 #1 | 2011-08-26 | Mythic | Standard |
| PTK #68 | 1999-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
V11 #1 
PTK #68 Cao Cao, Lord of Wei in Commander
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei is the #22,088 most-played card on EDHREC, down 343 places over the last 30 days.
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei FAQ
How much is Cao Cao, Lord of Wei worth?
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei is worth about $52.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026.
Is Cao Cao, Lord of Wei legal in Commander?
Yes — Cao Cao, Lord of Wei is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cao Cao, Lord of Wei been reprinted?
Yes — Cao Cao, Lord of Wei has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cao Cao, Lord of Wei expensive?
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei holds a $52.67 price because supply is limited to two printings.