Capricious Sorcerer
Capricious Sorcerer Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Capricious Sorcerer is $2.24 (POR #43). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.24, flat over 7 days, up 4.2% over 30 days, up 4.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.59 (2024).
Capricious Sorcerer Printings & Prices
Capricious Sorcerer has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Capricious Sorcerer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.70 cash for POR #43; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | POR #43 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | POR #43 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
Capricious Sorcerer Rules Text & Legality
{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.
Capricious Sorcerer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Capricious Sorcerer 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
Capricious Sorcerer has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR #43 | 1997-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
POR #43 Capricious Sorcerer in Commander
Capricious Sorcerer is the #26,110 most-played card on EDHREC, down 111 places over the last 30 days.
Capricious Sorcerer FAQ
How much is Capricious Sorcerer worth?
Capricious Sorcerer is worth about $2.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Capricious Sorcerer legal in Commander?
Yes — Capricious Sorcerer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Capricious Sorcerer been reprinted?
Yes — Capricious Sorcerer has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Capricious Sorcerer cheap?
Capricious Sorcerer trades at about $2.24 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,110 on EDHREC).