Choke
Choke Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Choke is $0.73 (WC99 #ml219sb), and the most expensive is $29.87 (MP2 #50, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.93, down 1.1% over 7 days, down 2.1% over 30 days, down 4.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.15 (2026).
Choke Printings & Prices
Choke has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Choke: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.00 cash for MP2 #50 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 37% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #50 | Foil | $22.00 | $34.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #50 | Foil | $16.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #ml219sb | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| starcitygames | TMP #219 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #237 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #237 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #219 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
| starcitygames | 8ED #237 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Choke Rules Text & Legality
Islands don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
Choke is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Choke has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP2 #50 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless |
| 8ED #237 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #237★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC99 #ml219sb | 1999-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TMP #219 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
MP2 #50 
8ED #237 
WC99 #ml219sb 
TMP #219 Choke in Commander
Choke is the #16,972 most-played card on EDHREC, down 183 places over the last 30 days.
Choke FAQ
How much is Choke worth?
Choke is worth about $0.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.93 to $29.87 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Choke legal in Commander?
Yes — Choke is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Choke been reprinted?
Yes — Choke has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Choke cheap?
Choke trades at about $0.93 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,972 on EDHREC).