Cream of the Crop
Cream of the Crop Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cream of the Crop is $0.47 (ECC #102), and the most expensive is $59.99 (MOR #117, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.47, up 4.4% over 7 days, up 23.7% over 30 days, up 17.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.44 (2026).
Cream of the Crop Printings & Prices
Cream of the Crop has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cream of the Crop: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $40.00 cash for MOR #117 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MOR #117 | Foil | $40.00 | $79.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MOR #117 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MOR #117 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ECC #102 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #117 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ECC #102 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Cream of the Crop Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature you control enters, you may look at the top X cards of your library, where X is that creature's power. If you do, put one of those cards on top of your library and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Cream of the Crop is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Cream of the Crop Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 If the creature has 0 power, this ability has no effect.
- Apr 1, 2008 If the creature has 1 power, this ability lets you look at the top card of your library, then you'll have to leave it there.
- Apr 1, 2008 The creature's power is checked as this ability resolves. If the creature has left the battlefield, use its last known information.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cream of the Crop has been reprinted 3 times. The Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander reprint cut the price 69% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECC #102 | 2026-01-23 | Rare | Standard | $3.27 | $2.26 | $1.03 | $0.48 |
| MOR #117 | 2008-02-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MOR #117 | 2008-02-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
ECC #102 
MOR #117 Cream of the Crop in Commander
Cream of the Crop is the #5,924 most-played card on EDHREC, up 234 places over the last 30 days.
Cream of the Crop FAQ
How much is Cream of the Crop worth?
Cream of the Crop is worth about $0.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.47 to $59.99 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Cream of the Crop legal in Commander?
Yes — Cream of the Crop is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Cream of the Crop been reprinted?
Yes — Cream of the Crop has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cream of the Crop cheap?
Cream of the Crop trades at about $0.47 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,924 on EDHREC).