For the Common Good
For the Common Good Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of For the Common Good is $2.08 (PBLB #172p, Promo Pack), and the most expensive is $7.32 (BLB #321, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.93, down 16.5% over 7 days, up 6.5% over 30 days, up 138.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.99 (2024).
For the Common Good Printings & Prices
For the Common Good has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell For the Common Good: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.70 cash for PBLB #172s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 43% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #172s | Foil | $3.70 | $6.49 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #172p | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #321 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #172p | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #321 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #172 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | BLB #172 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BLB #172 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #172 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | BLB #321 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
For the Common Good Rules Text & Legality
Create X tokens that are copies of target token you control. Then tokens you control gain indestructible until your next turn. You gain 1 life for each token you control.
For the Common Good is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
For the Common Good Rulings
- Jul 26, 2024 Any “as [this permanent] enters” or “[this permanent] enters with” abilities of the new tokens will work.
- Jul 26, 2024 The new tokens copy the characteristics of the original token as stated by the effect that created the original token.
- Jul 26, 2024 The new tokens don’t copy whether the original token is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras and Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that have changed its power, toughness, color, and so on.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
For the Common Good has been reprinted 7 times. The Bloomburrow reprint cut the price 64% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBLB #172p | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | $1.30 | $1.12 |
| BLB #321 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Showcase | $1.07 | $0.69 | $1.00 | $1.25 |
| PBLB #172p | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | $4.45 | $2.72 |
| PBLB #172s | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Prerelease | — | $3.03 | $2.41 | $2.09 |
| BLB #321 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Showcase | $3.69 | $1.60 | $1.36 | $1.39 |
| BLB #172 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $2.26 | $0.57 | $0.82 | $1.08 |
| BLB #172 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $0.77 | $0.37 | $0.86 | $1.15 |
PBLB #172p 
BLB #321 For the Common Good in Commander
For the Common Good is the #1,945 most-played card on EDHREC, up 74 places over the last 30 days.
For the Common Good FAQ
How much is For the Common Good worth?
For the Common Good is worth about $2.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $2.08 to $7.32 across 4 tracked printings.
Is For the Common Good legal in Commander?
Yes — For the Common Good is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has For the Common Good been reprinted?
Yes — For the Common Good has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is For the Common Good cheap?
For the Common Good trades at about $2.93 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.