Distorting Lens
Distorting Lens Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Distorting Lens is $0.71 (8ED #299), and the most expensive is $25.86 (MMQ #293, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.71, up 1.4% over 7 days, up 1.4% over 30 days, up 20.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.38 (2026).
Distorting Lens Printings & Prices
Distorting Lens has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Distorting Lens: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.80 cash for MMQ #293 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #293 | Foil | $22.80 | $37.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #293 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #293 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #293 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #293 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #293 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #299 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #299 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 8ED #299 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Distorting Lens Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target permanent becomes the color of your choice until end of turn.
Distorting Lens is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Distorting Lens has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ED #299★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #299 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #293 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #293 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
8ED #299★ 
MMQ #293 Distorting Lens in Commander
Distorting Lens is the #15,502 most-played card on EDHREC, down 77 places over the last 30 days.
Distorting Lens FAQ
How much is Distorting Lens worth?
Distorting Lens is worth about $0.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.71 to $25.86 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Distorting Lens legal in Commander?
Yes — Distorting Lens is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Distorting Lens been reprinted?
Yes — Distorting Lens has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Distorting Lens cheap?
Distorting Lens trades at about $0.71 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,502 on EDHREC).