Carnival Hellsteed
Carnival Hellsteed Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Carnival Hellsteed is $0.16 (GK2 #62), and the most expensive is $0.40 (PRTR #147★, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, up 6.3% over 7 days, up 13.3% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.20 (2026).
Carnival Hellsteed Printings & Prices
Carnival Hellsteed has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Carnival Hellsteed: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for RTR #147 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | RTR #147 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #147 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| starcitygames | GK2 #62 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #147 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PRTR #147★ | Foil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #147 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | GK2 #62 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Carnival Hellsteed Rules Text & Legality
First strike, haste
Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Carnival Hellsteed is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Carnival Hellsteed Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 A creature with unleash can’t block if it has any +1/+1 counter on it, not just one put on it by the unleash ability.
- Apr 15, 2013 Putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature with unleash that’s already blocking won’t remove it from combat. It will continue to block.
- Apr 15, 2013 The unleash ability applies no matter where the creature is entering the battlefield from.
- Apr 15, 2013 You make the choice to have the creature with unleash enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter or not as it’s entering the battlefield. At that point, it’s too late for a player to respond to the creature spell by trying to counter it, for example.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Carnival Hellsteed has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK2 #62 | 2019-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| PRTR #147★ | 2012-10-05 | Rare | Prerelease |
| RTR #147 | 2012-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| RTR #147 | 2012-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
GK2 #62 
PRTR #147★ 
RTR #147 Carnival Hellsteed in Commander
Carnival Hellsteed is the #23,421 most-played card on EDHREC, down 348 places over the last 30 days.
Carnival Hellsteed FAQ
How much is Carnival Hellsteed worth?
Carnival Hellsteed is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $0.40 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Carnival Hellsteed legal in Commander?
Yes — Carnival Hellsteed is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Carnival Hellsteed been reprinted?
Yes — Carnival Hellsteed has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Carnival Hellsteed cheap?
Carnival Hellsteed trades at about $0.17 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,421 on EDHREC).