Crimson Wisps
Crimson Wisps Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Crimson Wisps is $0.91 (J25 #533), and the most expensive is $50.81 (SHM #88, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.95, flat over 7 days, up 11.8% over 30 days, down 12.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.85 (2024).
Crimson Wisps Printings & Prices
Crimson Wisps has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Crimson Wisps: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $26.00 cash for SHM #88 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | SHM #88 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #88 | Foil | $26.00 | $64.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #88 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #88 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SHM #88 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #533 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #88 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-88 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| starcitygames | J25 #533 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #533 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
Crimson Wisps Rules Text & Legality
Target creature becomes red and gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and {T} this turn.)
Draw a card.
Crimson Wisps is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Crimson Wisps Rulings
- May 1, 2008 An effect that changes a permanent's colors overwrites all its old colors unless it specifically says "in addition to its other colors." For example, after Cerulean Wisps resolves, the affected creature will just be blue. It doesn't matter what colors it used to be (even if, for example, it used to be blue and black).
- May 1, 2008 Changing a permanent's color won't change its text. If you turn Wilt-Leaf Liege blue, it will still affect green creatures and white creatures.
- May 1, 2008 Colorless is not a color.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Crimson Wisps has been reprinted 4 times. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 54% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #533 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | $1.11 | $0.48 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| PLST #SHM-88 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SHM #88 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SHM #88 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J25 #533 
PLST #SHM-88 
SHM #88 Crimson Wisps in Commander
Crimson Wisps is the #2,476 most-played card on EDHREC, up 18 places over the last 30 days.
Crimson Wisps FAQ
How much is Crimson Wisps worth?
Crimson Wisps is worth about $0.95 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.91 to $50.81 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Crimson Wisps legal in Commander?
Yes — Crimson Wisps is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Crimson Wisps been reprinted?
Yes — Crimson Wisps has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Crimson Wisps cheap?
Crimson Wisps trades at about $0.95 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.