Cockatrice
Cockatrice Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cockatrice is $0.35 (TSB #75), and the most expensive is $180.89 (LEB #190). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.53, down 25.4% over 7 days, up 55.9% over 30 days, up 39.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $180.89 (2026).
Cockatrice Printings & Prices
Cockatrice has 12 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cockatrice: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $600.00 cash for LEA #189; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #189 | Nonfoil | $600.00 | $999.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEA #189 | Nonfoil | $450.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LEB #190 | Nonfoil | $130.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #190 | Nonfoil | $100.00 | $199.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #482 | Nonfoil | $100.00 | $149.99 | 33% |
| starcitygames | 2ED #190 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #185 | Nonfoil | $14.50 | $22.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #190 | Nonfoil | $11.20 | $27.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CEI #190 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #75 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
Cockatrice Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
Cockatrice is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Cockatrice Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability destroys the creature at the end of the combat, which is after all first strike and normal damage dealing is done. This means that a creature may have to regenerate twice to survive the combat, once from damage and once again at end of combat.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cockatrice has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #185 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #482 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| TSB #75 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #75 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| 5ED #284 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| 4ED #237 | 1995-04-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SUM #189 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #189 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #190 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #190 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
30A #185 
TSB #75 
5ED #284 
4ED #237 
SUM #189 
3ED #189 
CED #190 
CEI #190 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Cockatrice in Commander
Cockatrice is the #26,050 most-played card on EDHREC, down 216 places over the last 30 days.
Cockatrice FAQ
How much is Cockatrice worth?
Cockatrice is worth about $0.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.35 to $180.89 across 12 tracked printings.
Is Cockatrice legal in Commander?
Yes — Cockatrice is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Cockatrice been reprinted?
Yes — Cockatrice has been reprinted 13 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cockatrice cheap?
Cockatrice trades at about $0.53 — 13 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,050 on EDHREC).