Foil
Foil Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Foil is $2.01 (PLST #UMA-55), and the most expensive is $239.98 (PCY #34, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.01, up 0.5% over 7 days, up 1.5% over 30 days, down 0.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.08 (2026).
Foil Printings & Prices
Foil has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Foil: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $225.00 cash for PCY #34 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCY #34 | Foil | $225.00 | $449.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PCY #34 | Foil | $150.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #243 | Foil | $13.20 | $32.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PCY #34 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $15.99 | 59% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #55 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #55 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DDF #70 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #UMA-55 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | DDF #70 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $4.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #55 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $3.99 | 81% |
Foil Rules Text & Legality
You may discard an Island card and another card rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell.
Foil is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Foil has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #243 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $66.53 |
| PLST #UMA-55 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — |
| UMA #55 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard | — |
| UMA #55 | 2018-12-07 | Common | Standard | — |
| DDF #70 | 2010-09-03 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PCY #34 | 2000-06-05 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PCY #34 | 2000-06-05 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #243 
PLST #UMA-55 
UMA #55 
DDF #70 
PCY #34 Foil in Commander
Foil is the #4,252 most-played card on EDHREC, up 4 places over the last 30 days.
Foil FAQ
How much is Foil worth?
Foil is worth about $2.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.01 to $239.98 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Foil legal in Commander?
Yes — Foil is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Foil been reprinted?
Yes — Foil has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Foil cheap?
Foil trades at about $2.01 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.