Cornered Market
Cornered Market Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cornered Market is $0.60 (MMQ #14), and the most expensive is $324.98 (MMQ #14, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.60, up 1.7% over 7 days, up 1.7% over 30 days, up 1.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.61 (2026).
Cornered Market Printings & Prices
Cornered Market has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cornered Market: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $325.00 cash for MMQ #14 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #14 | Foil | $325.00 | $649.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #14 | Foil | $275.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #14 | Foil | $225.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #14 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #14 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #14 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
Cornered Market Rules Text & Legality
Players can't cast spells with the same name as a nontoken permanent.
Players can't play nonbasic lands with the same name as a nontoken permanent.
Cornered Market is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cornered Market Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Cornered Market does not prevent effects which put a card onto the battlefield. It only stops people from casting.
- Oct 4, 2004 This card only looks at permanents, not spells on the stack. So it is possible to cast two instances of a spell onto the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cornered Market has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMQ #14 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #14 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
MMQ #14 Cornered Market in Commander
Cornered Market is the #26,688 most-played card on EDHREC, down 246 places over the last 30 days.
Cornered Market FAQ
How much is Cornered Market worth?
Cornered Market is worth about $0.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.60 to $324.98 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Cornered Market legal in Commander?
Yes — Cornered Market is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cornered Market been reprinted?
Yes — Cornered Market has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cornered Market cheap?
Cornered Market trades at about $0.60 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,688 on EDHREC).