Cogwork Librarian
Cogwork Librarian Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cogwork Librarian is $0.20 (PLST #CNS-58), and the most expensive is $11.52 (CNS #58, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 4.8% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, down 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2024).
Cogwork Librarian Printings & Prices
Cogwork Librarian has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cogwork Librarian: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for CNS #58 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CNS #58 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | CNS #58 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #58 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #58 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| starcitygames | CNS #58 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CNS-58 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Cogwork Librarian Rules Text & Legality
Draft this card face up.
As you draft a card, you may draft an additional card from that booster pack. If you do, put this card into that booster pack.
Cogwork Librarian is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Cogwork Librarian Rulings
- May 29, 2014 Cogwork Librarian essentially lets you draft two cards from a booster pack in exchange for putting Cogwork Librarian back into that booster pack.
- May 29, 2014 The two cards you draft are drafted one at a time, in case one of the cards cares about when it was drafted or what the next card you draft is.
- May 29, 2014 You may use the ability of more than one Cogwork Librarian while drafting from one booster pack. For example you can draft three cards from one booster pack and put two Cogwork Librarians into that booster pack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cogwork Librarian has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CNS-58 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CNS #58 | 2014-06-06 | Common | Standard |
| CNS #58 | 2014-06-06 | Common | Standard |
PLST #CNS-58 
CNS #58 Cogwork Librarian in Commander
Cogwork Librarian is the #31,057 most-played card on EDHREC, down 66 places over the last 30 days.
Cogwork Librarian FAQ
How much is Cogwork Librarian worth?
Cogwork Librarian is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $11.52 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Cogwork Librarian legal in Commander?
Yes — Cogwork Librarian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cogwork Librarian been reprinted?
Yes — Cogwork Librarian has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cogwork Librarian cheap?
Cogwork Librarian trades at about $0.20 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#31,057 on EDHREC).