Galvanoth
Galvanoth Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Galvanoth is $0.32 (DDJ #10), and the most expensive is $0.62 (MBS #62, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, up 28.1% over 7 days, up 28.1% over 30 days, up 95.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.41 (2026).
Galvanoth Printings & Prices
Galvanoth has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Galvanoth: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for MBS #62 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MBS #62 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | MBS #62 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MBS #62 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | DDJ #10 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Galvanoth Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if it's an instant or sorcery spell.
Galvanoth is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Galvanoth Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 If the card has an X in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as its value.
- Jun 1, 2011 If the card has any mandatory additional costs, as Kuldotha Rebirth does, you must pay them in order to cast the spell.
- Jun 1, 2011 If the card you look at isn’t an instant or sorcery card, it remains on top of your library. You don’t reveal it.
- Jun 1, 2011 You may pay additional costs, such as kicker costs, of the instant or sorcery card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Galvanoth has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDJ #10 | 2012-09-07 | Rare | Standard |
| MBS #62 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MBS #62 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard |
DDJ #10 
MBS #62 Galvanoth in Commander
Galvanoth is the #12,930 most-played card on EDHREC, up 66 places over the last 30 days.
Galvanoth FAQ
How much is Galvanoth worth?
Galvanoth is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.32 to $0.62 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Galvanoth legal in Commander?
Yes — Galvanoth is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Galvanoth been reprinted?
Yes — Galvanoth has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Galvanoth cheap?
Galvanoth trades at about $0.41 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,930 on EDHREC).