Cowardice
Cowardice Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cowardice is $0.49 (8ED #71), and the most expensive is $15.95 (MMQ #70, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.49, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 3.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.77 (2026).
Cowardice Printings & Prices
Cowardice has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cowardice: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.20 cash for MMQ #70 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #70 | Foil | $10.20 | $16.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #70 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #70 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #70 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #70 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #71 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #70 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 9ED #70 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 8ED #71 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #70 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Cowardice Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, return that creature to its owner's hand. (It won't be affected by the spell or ability.)
Cowardice is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cowardice has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ED #70 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #70★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #71 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #71★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #70 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #70 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
9ED #70 
8ED #71 
MMQ #70 Cowardice in Commander
Cowardice is the #19,006 most-played card on EDHREC, down 251 places over the last 30 days.
Cowardice FAQ
How much is Cowardice worth?
Cowardice is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.49 to $15.95 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Cowardice legal in Commander?
Yes — Cowardice is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Cowardice been reprinted?
Yes — Cowardice has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cowardice cheap?
Cowardice trades at about $0.49 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,006 on EDHREC).