Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Eight-and-a-Half-Tails is $0.42 (CLB #692), and the most expensive is $18.84 (CHK #8, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, up 2.4% over 7 days, up 23.5% over 30 days, down 10.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.56 (2025).
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Printings & Prices
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Eight-and-a-Half-Tails: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.50 cash for CHK #8 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CHK #8 | Foil | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | CHK #8 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CHK #8 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #7 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | EMA #7 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CHK #8 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #7 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $0.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CHK #8 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMA #7 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #692 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Rules Text & Legality
{1}{W}: Target permanent you control gains protection from white until end of turn.
{1}: Target spell or permanent becomes white until end of turn.
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 A permanent spell that becomes white this way will enter the battlefield and continue to be white until end of turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #692 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| EMA #7 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| EMA #7 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #8 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| CHK #8 | 2004-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
CLB #692 
EMA #7 
CHK #8 Eight-and-a-Half-Tails in Commander
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails is the #7,979 most-played card on EDHREC, down 107 places over the last 30 days.
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails FAQ
How much is Eight-and-a-Half-Tails worth?
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.42 to $18.84 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Eight-and-a-Half-Tails legal in Commander?
Yes — Eight-and-a-Half-Tails is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Eight-and-a-Half-Tails been reprinted?
Yes — Eight-and-a-Half-Tails has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Eight-and-a-Half-Tails cheap?
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails trades at about $0.42 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,979 on EDHREC).