Circle of Protection: Red
Circle of Protection: Red Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Circle of Protection: Red is $0.17 (WC04 #jn13sb), and the most expensive is $49.97 (7ED #9★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, up 22.2% over 7 days, up 29.4% over 30 days, up 57.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.22 (2026).
Circle of Protection: Red Printings & Prices
Circle of Protection: Red has 31 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Circle of Protection: Red: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $25.00 cash for 30A #310; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 37% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 30A #310 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | $39.99 | 37% |
| starcitygames | LEA #12 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #12 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | $44.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #13 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEB #13 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F05 #8 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #13 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #13 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| starcitygames | CEI #13 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #13 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $0.99 | 55% |
Circle of Protection: Red Rules Text & Legality
{1}: The next time a red source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
Circle of Protection: Red is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Circle of Protection: Red Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 A source of damage is a permanent, a spell on the stack (including one that creates a permanent), or any object referred to by an object on the stack. A source doesn’t need to be capable of dealing damage to be a legal choice.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can be used even when there is no damage to prevent. It prevents the next damage (if any) from the source this turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Circle of Protection: Red has been reprinted 31 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #310 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #13 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #11 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #11★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| F05 #8 | 2005-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| WC04 #jn13sb | 2004-09-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #13★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #13 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #9★ | 2001-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| 7ED #9 | 2001-04-11 | Common | Standard |
30A #310 
9ED #11 
F05 #8 
WC04 #jn13sb 
8ED #13★ 
7ED #9★ Showing the 10 most recent of 31 printings.
Circle of Protection: Red in Commander
Circle of Protection: Red is the #20,222 most-played card on EDHREC, down 226 places over the last 30 days.
Circle of Protection: Red FAQ
How much is Circle of Protection: Red worth?
Circle of Protection: Red is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $49.97 across 31 tracked printings.
Is Circle of Protection: Red legal in Commander?
Yes — Circle of Protection: Red is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Circle of Protection: Red been reprinted?
Yes — Circle of Protection: Red has been reprinted 31 times, with 31 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Circle of Protection: Red cheap?
Circle of Protection: Red trades at about $0.22 — 31 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,222 on EDHREC).