Dystopia
Dystopia Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dystopia is $30.46 (WC97 #js47sb), and the most expensive is $48.82 (ALL #47). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $48.82, up 0.3% over 7 days, up 1.1% over 30 days, up 18.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $48.82 (2026).
Dystopia Printings & Prices
Dystopia has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Dystopia: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $29.00 cash for ALL #47; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #47 | Nonfoil | $29.00 | $57.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ALL #47 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #js47sb | Nonfoil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
Dystopia Rules Text & Legality
Cumulative upkeep—Pay 1 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a green or white permanent of their choice.
Dystopia is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Dystopia Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The permanent is chosen and sacrificed during resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dystopia has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC97 #js47sb | 1997-08-13 | Rare | Standard |
| ALL #47 | 1996-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
WC97 #js47sb 
ALL #47 Dystopia in Commander
Dystopia is the #24,762 most-played card on EDHREC, down 350 places over the last 30 days.
Dystopia FAQ
How much is Dystopia worth?
Dystopia is worth about $48.82 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Dystopia legal in Commander?
Yes — Dystopia is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Dystopia been reprinted?
Yes — Dystopia has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dystopia expensive?
Dystopia holds a $48.82 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.