Fork
Fork Price Summary
As of Jul 31, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Fork is $34.46 (3ED #153), and the most expensive is $399.99 (LEB #153). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $399.99, up 1052.0% over 7 days, up 1040.5% over 30 days, up 1027.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $399.99 (2026).
Fork Printings & Prices
Fork has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Fork: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,500.00 cash for LEA #152; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #152 | Nonfoil | $1,500.00 | $2,499.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #153 | Nonfoil | $425.00 | $849.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #445 | Nonfoil | $210.00 | $399.99 | 47% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #153 | Nonfoil | $52.00 | $129.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #153 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $32.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #153 | Nonfoil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #153 | Nonfoil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #148 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $32.99 | 79% |
Fork Rules Text & Legality
Copy target instant or sorcery spell, except that the copy is red. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Fork is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Fork Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 If the targeted spell was kicked, then the copy will be kicked as well. If the targeted spell was not kicked, then the copy will not be kicked.
- May 1, 2009 The copy will have the same mana cost as the original spell, but will be red rather than whatever color that mana cost would have made it.
- Dec 1, 2004 If you Fork a Spliced spell, the spliced text is added during the announcement of the original spell, and therefore is fully copied by Fork.
- Oct 4, 2004 For spells that can have a variable number of targets, the controller of the copy must use the same number of targets the original spell did.
- Oct 4, 2004 Fork does not let you make non-targeting choices about the spell.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Fork has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #148 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #445 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| SUM #153 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #153 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #153 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #153 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #153 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #153 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #152 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #148 
SUM #153 
3ED #153 
CEI #153 
CED #153 
2ED #153 
LEB #153 
LEA #152 Fork in Commander
Fork is the #7,489 most-played card on EDHREC, down 43 places over the last 30 days.
Fork FAQ
How much is Fork worth?
Fork is worth about $399.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 31, 2026. Prices range from $34.46 to $399.99 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Fork legal in Commander?
Yes — Fork is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Fork been reprinted?
Yes — Fork has been reprinted 9 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Fork expensive?
Fork holds a $399.99 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.