Codex Shredder
Codex Shredder Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Codex Shredder is $0.31 (CMR #304), and the most expensive is $5.24 (RTR #228, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, up 6.9% over 7 days, up 19.2% over 30 days, up 34.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Codex Shredder Printings & Prices
Codex Shredder has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in rainbow foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Codex Shredder: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for RTR #228 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #228 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | RTR #228 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #228 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #790★ | Rainbow Foil | $1.30 | $3.49 | 63% |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #304 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #304 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RTR-228 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #304 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #304 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| starcitygames | CMR #304 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
Codex Shredder Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.)
{5}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target card from your graveyard to your hand.
Codex Shredder is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Codex Shredder Rulings
- Nov 10, 2020 You choose the target of Codex Shredder's last ability before paying its costs, so you can't return Codex Shredder to your hand this way.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Codex Shredder has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #RTR-228 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #790★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| CMR #304 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMR #304 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #228 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #228 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #RTR-228 
SLD #790★ 
CMR #304 
RTR #228 Codex Shredder in Commander
Codex Shredder is the #2,377 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Codex Shredder FAQ
How much is Codex Shredder worth?
Codex Shredder is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.31 to $5.24 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Codex Shredder legal in Commander?
Yes — Codex Shredder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Codex Shredder been reprinted?
Yes — Codex Shredder has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Codex Shredder cheap?
Codex Shredder trades at about $0.31 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.