Den of the Bugbear
Den of the Bugbear Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Den of the Bugbear is $1.36 (PLST #AFR-254), and the most expensive is $32.65 (PAFR #254a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.36, up 4.6% over 7 days, up 4.6% over 30 days, down 32.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.87 (2024).
Den of the Bugbear Printings & Prices
Den of the Bugbear has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Den of the Bugbear: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.00 cash for PAFR #254a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #254a | Foil | $22.00 | $39.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #351 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | AFR #351 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #254p | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #254 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #351 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #254s | Foil | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
| starcitygames | AFR #351 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #254p | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| starcitygames | AFR #254 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
Den of the Bugbear Rules Text & Legality
If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped.
{T}: Add {R}.
{3}{R}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/2 red Goblin creature with "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking." It's still a land.
Den of the Bugbear is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Den of the Bugbear Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 If Den of the Bugbear enters the battlefield at the same time as one or more other lands, it doesn't take those lands into consideration when determining how many other lands you control.
- Jul 23, 2021 If Den of the Bugbear's last ability is activated multiple times in one turn, it will have multiple instances of the triggered ability that it grants. For example, if you activate it twice and attack, you will create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens that are tapped and attacking.
- Jul 23, 2021 If you turn Den of the Bugbear into a creature but haven't controlled it continuously since your most recent turn began, you won't be able to activate its mana ability or attack with it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Den of the Bugbear has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFR #254 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #254 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #351 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| AFR #351 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| PAFR #254s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PAFR #254p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #254p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #254a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
AFR #254 
PAFR #254s Den of the Bugbear in Commander
Den of the Bugbear is the #3,063 most-played card on EDHREC, up 12 places over the last 30 days.
Den of the Bugbear FAQ
How much is Den of the Bugbear worth?
Den of the Bugbear is worth about $1.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.36 to $32.65 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Commander?
Yes — Den of the Bugbear is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Den of the Bugbear been reprinted?
Yes — Den of the Bugbear has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Den of the Bugbear cheap?
Den of the Bugbear trades at about $1.36 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.