Cavern Harpy
Cavern Harpy Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cavern Harpy is $0.28 (PLST #PLS-97), and the most expensive is $37.38 (PLS #97, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.29 (2026).
Cavern Harpy Printings & Prices
Cavern Harpy has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cavern Harpy: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.00 cash for PLS #97 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #97 | Foil | $27.00 | $44.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | PLS #97 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #97 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #97 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | PLS #97 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLS-97 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Cavern Harpy Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand.
Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
Cavern Harpy is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Cavern Harpy Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose the creature to return on resolution of the triggered ability. This is not targeted.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cavern Harpy has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PLS-97 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PLS #97 | 2001-02-05 | Common | Standard |
| PLS #97 | 2001-02-05 | Common | Standard |
PLST #PLS-97 
PLS #97 Cavern Harpy in Commander
Cavern Harpy is the #16,193 most-played card on EDHREC, down 206 places over the last 30 days.
Cavern Harpy FAQ
How much is Cavern Harpy worth?
Cavern Harpy is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $37.38 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Cavern Harpy legal in Commander?
Yes — Cavern Harpy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cavern Harpy been reprinted?
Yes — Cavern Harpy has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cavern Harpy cheap?
Cavern Harpy trades at about $0.28 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,193 on EDHREC).