Faerie Impostor
Faerie Impostor Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Faerie Impostor is $0.14 (RTR #39), and the most expensive is $1.49 (RTR #39, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, down 6.7% over 7 days, down 6.7% over 30 days, down 17.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2026).
Faerie Impostor Printings & Prices
Faerie Impostor has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Faerie Impostor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.45 cash for RTR #39 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #39 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | RTR #39 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #39 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DDN #43 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Faerie Impostor Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you return another creature you control to its owner's hand.
Faerie Impostor is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Faerie Impostor Rulings
- Oct 1, 2012 Returning another creature you control to its owner’s hand is optional. You may choose to sacrifice Faerie Impostor, even if you could return a creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Faerie Impostor has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDN #43 | 2014-09-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #39 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #39 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDN #43 
RTR #39 Faerie Impostor in Commander
Faerie Impostor is the #14,588 most-played card on EDHREC, down 109 places over the last 30 days.
Faerie Impostor FAQ
How much is Faerie Impostor worth?
Faerie Impostor is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $1.49 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Faerie Impostor legal in Commander?
Yes — Faerie Impostor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Faerie Impostor been reprinted?
Yes — Faerie Impostor has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Faerie Impostor cheap?
Faerie Impostor trades at about $0.14 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,588 on EDHREC).