Day of the Dragons
Day of the Dragons Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Day of the Dragons is $0.18 (KHC #38), and the most expensive is $8.12 (SCG #31, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.38, up 111.1% over 7 days, up 111.1% over 30 days, up 90.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.38 (2026).
Day of the Dragons Printings & Prices
Day of the Dragons has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Day of the Dragons: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.20 cash for SCG #31 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | SCG #31 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #31 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #31 | Foil | $5.20 | $12.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #49 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #31 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #49 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| starcitygames | IMA #49 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SCG #31 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | IMA #49 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C15 #91 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Day of the Dragons Rules Text & Legality
When this enchantment enters, exile all creatures you control. Then create that many 5/5 red Dragon creature tokens with flying.
When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, sacrifice all Dragons you control. Then return the exiled cards to the battlefield under your control.
Day of the Dragons is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Day of the Dragons Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 All of the nontoken creatures you exiled return to the battlefield when Day of the Dragons leaves the battlefield, even if some or all of the Dragon tokens had already left the battlefield.
- Nov 17, 2017 Auras attached to the exiled creatures will be put into their owners’ graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creatures will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creatures will cease to exist.
- Nov 17, 2017 If Day of the Dragons leaves the battlefield before its first ability has resolved, its second ability will trigger and you’ll sacrifice any Dragons you already control. Then its first ability will resolve and exile your creatures forever, leaving you with that many Dragon tokens.
- Nov 17, 2017 Token creatures will count to determine how many Dragon tokens you create, but they won’t be returned to the battlefield when Day of the Dragons leaves the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Day of the Dragons has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHC #38 | 2021-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| IMA #49 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| IMA #49 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C15 #91 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #31 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #31 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
KHC #38 
IMA #49 
C15 #91 
SCG #31 Day of the Dragons in Commander
Day of the Dragons is the #16,759 most-played card on EDHREC, down 150 places over the last 30 days.
Day of the Dragons FAQ
How much is Day of the Dragons worth?
Day of the Dragons is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $8.12 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Day of the Dragons legal in Commander?
Yes — Day of the Dragons is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Day of the Dragons been reprinted?
Yes — Day of the Dragons has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Day of the Dragons cheap?
Day of the Dragons trades at about $0.38 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,759 on EDHREC).