Familiar's Ruse
Familiar's Ruse Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Familiar's Ruse is $0.39 (PLST #LRW-64), and the most expensive is $7.45 (LRW #64, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 5.4% over 7 days, up 11.4% over 30 days, up 11.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.74 (2024).
Familiar's Ruse Printings & Prices
Familiar's Ruse has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Familiar's Ruse: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for LRW #64 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #64 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #37 | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #LRW-64 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #64 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #37 | Nonfoil | $0.18 | $0.69 | 74% |
Familiar's Ruse Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, return a creature you control to its owner's hand.
Counter target spell.
Familiar's Ruse is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Familiar's Ruse Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017 Familiar’s Ruse can’t be cast without a target spell. It can’t target itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Familiar's Ruse has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #LRW-64 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #37 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #37 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #64 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #64 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #LRW-64 
MM3 #37 
LRW #64 Familiar's Ruse in Commander
Familiar's Ruse is the #6,906 most-played card on EDHREC, down 50 places over the last 30 days.
Familiar's Ruse FAQ
How much is Familiar's Ruse worth?
Familiar's Ruse is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $7.45 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Familiar's Ruse legal in Commander?
Yes — Familiar's Ruse is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Familiar's Ruse been reprinted?
Yes — Familiar's Ruse has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Familiar's Ruse cheap?
Familiar's Ruse trades at about $0.39 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,906 on EDHREC).