Cartouche of Strength
Cartouche of Strength Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cartouche of Strength is $0.16 (PLST #AKH-158), and the most expensive is $1.17 (AKH #158, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, flat over 7 days, up 14.3% over 30 days, up 45.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.16 (2026).
Cartouche of Strength Printings & Prices
Cartouche of Strength has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cartouche of Strength: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for AKH #158 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AKH #158 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | AKH #158 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AKH #158 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #158 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | AKH #158 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AKH-158 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Cartouche of Strength Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature you control
When this Aura enters, you may have enchanted creature fight target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has trample.
Cartouche of Strength is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Cartouche of Strength Rulings
- Apr 18, 2017 Cartouche is an enchantment subtype with no special meaning. Other cards may care about which enchantments are Cartouches.
- Apr 18, 2017 Each Cartouche is an Aura with "Enchant creature you control." If another player gains control of either the Cartouche or the enchanted creature (but not both), then the Cartouche will be enchanting an illegal permanent and be put into its owner's graveyard as a state-based action.
- Apr 18, 2017 If Cartouche of Strength leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the creature it last enchanted will fight the target creature if it's still on the battlefield at that time. However, it won't have +1/+1 from Cartouche of Strength anymore.
- Apr 18, 2017 If the target creature becomes an illegal target before a Cartouche spell resolves, the spell doesn't resolve. It doesn't enter the battlefield.
- Apr 18, 2017 If the triggered ability's target is illegal when it tries to resolve, or if the enchanted creature has left the battlefield, no creature will deal or be dealt damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cartouche of Strength has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AKH-158 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #158 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #158 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
PLST #AKH-158 
AKH #158 Cartouche of Strength in Commander
Cartouche of Strength is the #10,305 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.
Cartouche of Strength FAQ
How much is Cartouche of Strength worth?
Cartouche of Strength is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $1.17 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Cartouche of Strength legal in Commander?
Yes — Cartouche of Strength is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cartouche of Strength been reprinted?
Yes — Cartouche of Strength has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cartouche of Strength cheap?
Cartouche of Strength trades at about $0.16 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,305 on EDHREC).