Ember Swallower
Ember Swallower Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ember Swallower is $0.13 (THS #120), and the most expensive is $0.28 (THS #120, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.13, up 18.2% over 7 days, up 30.0% over 30 days, up 18.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.16 (2024).
Ember Swallower Printings & Prices
Ember Swallower has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Ember Swallower: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for THS #120 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | THS #120 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | THS #120 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THS #120 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PTHS #120★ | Foil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | THS #120 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Ember Swallower Rules Text & Legality
{5}{R}{R}: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When this creature becomes monstrous, each player sacrifices three lands of their choice.
Ember Swallower is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Ember Swallower Rulings
- Sep 15, 2013 An ability that triggers when a creature becomes monstrous won't trigger if that creature isn't on the battlefield when its monstrosity ability resolves.
- Sep 15, 2013 Monstrous isn't an ability that a creature has. It's just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
- Sep 15, 2013 Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can't become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
- Sep 15, 2013 When the last ability resolves, the active player will choose three lands they control, then each other player in turn order will do the same. Then all of those lands are sacrificed at the same time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ember Swallower has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS #120 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard |
| THS #120 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard |
| PTHS #120★ | 2013-09-21 | Rare | Prerelease |
THS #120 
PTHS #120★ Ember Swallower in Commander
Ember Swallower is the #23,940 most-played card on EDHREC, down 257 places over the last 30 days.
Ember Swallower FAQ
How much is Ember Swallower worth?
Ember Swallower is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.13 to $0.28 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ember Swallower legal in Commander?
Yes — Ember Swallower is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ember Swallower been reprinted?
Yes — Ember Swallower has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ember Swallower cheap?
Ember Swallower trades at about $0.13 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,940 on EDHREC).