Deafening Silence
Deafening Silence Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Deafening Silence is $1.01 (MB2 #9), and the most expensive is $19.13 (SLD #1219, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.37, up 683.3% over 7 days, up 910.5% over 30 days, up 1220.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.37 (2026).
Deafening Silence Printings & Prices
Deafening Silence has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Deafening Silence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.00 cash for SLD #1219 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 43% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1219 | Foil | $12.00 | $20.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1219 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1219 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #120 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | SPG #120 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #120 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SPG #120 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #120 | Nonfoil | $2.80 | $6.49 | 57% |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #120 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ELD #10 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
Deafening Silence Rules Text & Legality
Each player can't cast more than one noncreature spell each turn.
Deafening Silence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Deafening Silence Rulings
- Oct 4, 2019 Deafening Silence will look at the entire turn to see if a player has cast a noncreature spell yet that turn, even if Deafening Silence wasn't on the battlefield when that spell was cast. Notably, you can't cast Deafening Silence and then cast another noncreature spell that turn.
- Oct 4, 2019 If you cast a noncreature spell that was countered, you can't cast another noncreature spell that turn.
- Oct 4, 2019 Players may cast any number of creature spells plus one noncreature spell each turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deafening Silence has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #9 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.40 |
| SPG #120 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | — |
| SPG #120 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | — |
| SLD #1219 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #1219 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| ELD #10 | 2019-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ELD #10 | 2019-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #9 
SPG #120 
SLD #1219 
ELD #10 Deafening Silence in Commander
Deafening Silence is the #1,953 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Deafening Silence FAQ
How much is Deafening Silence worth?
Deafening Silence is worth about $16.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.01 to $19.13 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Deafening Silence legal in Commander?
Yes — Deafening Silence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Deafening Silence been reprinted?
Yes — Deafening Silence has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deafening Silence expensive?
Deafening Silence holds a $16.37 price because Commander demand is high (#1,953 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.