Dire Undercurrents
Dire Undercurrents Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dire Undercurrents is $4.29 (SLD #1578★, Borderless, Rainbow Foil), and the most expensive is $16.84 (SHM #159, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.46, up 0.5% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 7.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.85 (2026).
Dire Undercurrents Printings & Prices
Dire Undercurrents has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Dire Undercurrents: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for SHM #159 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #159 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #159 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SHM #159 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1578 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #159 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1578★ | Rainbow Foil | $2.75 | $4.99 | 45% |
| starcitygames | SHM #159 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #159 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1578 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
Dire Undercurrents Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a blue creature you control enters, you may have target player draw a card.
Whenever a black creature you control enters, you may have target player discard a card.
Dire Undercurrents is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Dire Undercurrents Rulings
- May 1, 2008 An object that’s both of the listed colors will cause both abilities to trigger. You can put them on the stack in either order.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dire Undercurrents has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1578★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1578 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SHM #159 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
| SHM #159 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #1578★ 
SHM #159 Dire Undercurrents in Commander
Dire Undercurrents is the #14,144 most-played card on EDHREC, down 170 places over the last 30 days.
Dire Undercurrents FAQ
How much is Dire Undercurrents worth?
Dire Undercurrents is worth about $4.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $4.46 to $16.84 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Dire Undercurrents legal in Commander?
Yes — Dire Undercurrents is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Dire Undercurrents been reprinted?
Yes — Dire Undercurrents has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dire Undercurrents cheap?
Dire Undercurrents trades at about $4.46 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,144 on EDHREC).