Encroach
Encroach Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Encroach is $0.29 (UDS #59), and the most expensive is $6.88 (UDS #59, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, down 3.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 6.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.36 (2024).
Encroach Printings & Prices
Encroach has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Encroach: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.80 cash for UDS #59 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #59 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #59 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #59 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Encroach Rules Text & Legality
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonbasic land card from it. That player discards that card.
Encroach is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Encroach Rulings
- Feb 1, 2014 If you target yourself with this spell, you must reveal your entire hand to the other players just as any other player would.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose a land card that is not a basic land.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Encroach has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDS #59 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UDS #59 | 1999-06-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
UDS #59 Encroach in Commander
Encroach is the #27,439 most-played card on EDHREC, down 210 places over the last 30 days.
Encroach FAQ
How much is Encroach worth?
Encroach is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.29 to $6.88 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Encroach legal in Commander?
Yes — Encroach is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Encroach been reprinted?
Yes — Encroach has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Encroach cheap?
Encroach trades at about $0.29 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,439 on EDHREC).