Empty the Laboratory
Empty the Laboratory Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Empty the Laboratory is $1.06 (MIC #14), and the most expensive is $1.74 (MIC #52, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.06, up 2.9% over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, down 12.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.27 (2025).
Empty the Laboratory Printings & Prices
Empty the Laboratory has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Empty the Laboratory: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.10 cash for MIC #52; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 90% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MIC #52 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #52 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MIC #14 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #14 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #52 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #14 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Empty the Laboratory Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice X Zombies, then reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a number of Zombie creature cards equal to the number of Zombies sacrificed this way. Put those cards onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Empty the Laboratory is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Empty the Laboratory Rulings
- Sep 24, 2021 The Zombies will enter the battlefield simultaneously. They will see each other enter for the purposes of triggered abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Empty the Laboratory has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIC #52 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Extended Art |
| MIC #14 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Standard |
MIC #52 Empty the Laboratory in Commander
Empty the Laboratory is the #6,347 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Empty the Laboratory FAQ
How much is Empty the Laboratory worth?
Empty the Laboratory is worth about $1.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.06 to $1.74 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Empty the Laboratory legal in Commander?
Yes — Empty the Laboratory is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Empty the Laboratory been reprinted?
Yes — Empty the Laboratory has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Empty the Laboratory cheap?
Empty the Laboratory trades at about $1.06 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,347 on EDHREC).