Confusion in the Ranks
Confusion in the Ranks Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Confusion in the Ranks is $18.68 (MRD #87), and the most expensive is $69.78 (MRD #87, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $18.68, flat over 7 days, down 12.9% over 30 days, up 3.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $22.02 (2026).
Confusion in the Ranks Printings & Prices
Confusion in the Ranks has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Confusion in the Ranks: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $47.50 cash for MRD #87 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #87 | Foil | $47.50 | $94.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MRD #87 | Foil | $45.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #87 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #87 | Nonfoil | $12.50 | $21.99 | 43% |
| starcitygames | MRD #87 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #87 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | — | — |
Confusion in the Ranks Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an artifact, creature, or enchantment enters, its controller chooses target permanent another player controls that shares a card type with it. Exchange control of those permanents.
Confusion in the Ranks is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Confusion in the Ranks Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 Confusion in the Ranks triggers on itself entering. If an opponent controls an enchantment, exchange Confusion in the Ranks for that enchantment.
- Dec 1, 2004 Even though Confusion in the Ranks triggers only when an artifact, creature, or enchantment enters, the ability can target a land if the permanent entering is an artifact land.
- Dec 1, 2004 The permanents are exchanged only if they're both on the battlefield when the ability resolves.
- Dec 1, 2004 The permanents have to share a permanent type both when the target is chosen and when the ability resolves.
- Oct 4, 2004 The exchange isn't optional. If there is a legal choice, you must make one.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Confusion in the Ranks has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #87 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #87 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
MRD #87 Confusion in the Ranks in Commander
Confusion in the Ranks is the #7,989 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Confusion in the Ranks FAQ
How much is Confusion in the Ranks worth?
Confusion in the Ranks is worth about $18.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $18.68 to $69.78 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Confusion in the Ranks legal in Commander?
Yes — Confusion in the Ranks is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Confusion in the Ranks been reprinted?
Yes — Confusion in the Ranks has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Confusion in the Ranks expensive?
Confusion in the Ranks holds a $18.68 price because supply is limited to a single printing.