Embargo
Embargo Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Embargo is $1.01 (MMQ #77), and the most expensive is $19.46 (MMQ #77, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.01, flat over 7 days, down 4.7% over 30 days, down 28.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.62 (2025).
Embargo Printings & Prices
Embargo has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Embargo: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for MMQ #77 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #77 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #77 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #77 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #77 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #77 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #77 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Embargo Rules Text & Legality
Nonland permanents don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 2 life.
Embargo is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Embargo has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMQ #77 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #77 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
MMQ #77 Embargo in Commander
Embargo is the #20,607 most-played card on EDHREC, down 307 places over the last 30 days.
Embargo FAQ
How much is Embargo worth?
Embargo is worth about $1.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.01 to $19.46 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Embargo legal in Commander?
Yes — Embargo is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Embargo been reprinted?
Yes — Embargo has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Embargo cheap?
Embargo trades at about $1.01 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,607 on EDHREC).