Compost
Compost Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Compost is $0.91 (PLST #UDS-102), and the most expensive is $37.50 (UDS #102, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.91, up 3.4% over 7 days, up 9.6% over 30 days, up 1.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.87 (2026).
Compost Printings & Prices
Compost has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Compost: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.50 cash for UDS #102 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #102 | Foil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | UDS #102 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #102 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1047 | Nonfoil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1047 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1047 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #rl235sb | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $7.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1047 | Foil | $1.85 | $5.49 | 66% |
| starcitygames | UDS #102 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #235 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Compost Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a black card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may draw a card.
Compost is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Compost Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability triggers on a black card being discarded, milled, or countered, as well as a black card going to the graveyard from the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Compost has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #UDS-102 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #1047 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1047 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| WC02 #rl235sb | 2002-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #235 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #235★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #102 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #102 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #UDS-102 
SLD #1047 
WC02 #rl235sb 
7ED #235 
UDS #102 Compost in Commander
Compost is the #9,377 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Compost FAQ
How much is Compost worth?
Compost is worth about $0.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.91 to $37.50 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Compost legal in Commander?
Yes — Compost is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Compost been reprinted?
Yes — Compost has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Compost cheap?
Compost trades at about $0.91 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,377 on EDHREC).