Etchings of the Chosen
Etchings of the Chosen Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Etchings of the Chosen is $0.36 (MH1 #198), and the most expensive is $2.52 (MH1 #198, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, up 2.9% over 7 days, down 2.7% over 30 days, up 16.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2024).
Etchings of the Chosen Printings & Prices
Etchings of the Chosen has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Etchings of the Chosen: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.40 cash for MH1 #198 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #198 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #25 | Foil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #25 | Etched | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #269 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #198 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Etchings of the Chosen Rules Text & Legality
As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
{1}, Sacrifice a creature of the chosen type: Target creature you control gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
Etchings of the Chosen is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Etchings of the Chosen Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 The last ability of Etchings of the Chosen can target any creature you control, not just one of the chosen type.
- Jun 14, 2019 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Sliver or Warrior. Card types such as artifact, and supertypes such as legendary or snow, can't be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Etchings of the Chosen has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #269 | 2023-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.19 |
| H1R #25 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — |
| H1R #25 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — |
| MH1 #198 | 2019-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| MH1 #198 | 2019-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
LCC #269 
H1R #25 
MH1 #198 Etchings of the Chosen in Commander
Etchings of the Chosen is the #2,999 most-played card on EDHREC, down 59 places over the last 30 days.
Etchings of the Chosen FAQ
How much is Etchings of the Chosen worth?
Etchings of the Chosen is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $2.52 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Etchings of the Chosen legal in Commander?
Yes — Etchings of the Chosen is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Etchings of the Chosen been reprinted?
Yes — Etchings of the Chosen has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Etchings of the Chosen cheap?
Etchings of the Chosen trades at about $0.36 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.