Gempalm Polluter
Gempalm Polluter Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gempalm Polluter is $0.26 (PLST #LGN-70), and the most expensive is $10.01 (LGN #70, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, up 4.0% over 7 days, down 3.7% over 30 days, up 36.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.29 (2025).
Gempalm Polluter Printings & Prices
Gempalm Polluter has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gempalm Polluter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for LGN #70 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #70 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #70 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #LGN-70 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #70 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DRC #93 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Gempalm Polluter Rules Text & Legality
Cycling {B}{B} ({B}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may have target player lose life equal to the number of Zombies on the battlefield.
Gempalm Polluter is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Gempalm Polluter Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 The cycling ability and the triggered ability are separate. If the triggered ability doesn't resolve (because, for example, it has been countered, or all of its targets have become illegal), the cycling ability will still resolve, and you'll draw a card.
- Dec 8, 2022 When you cycle this card, first the cycling ability goes on the stack, then the triggered ability goes on the stack on top of it. The triggered ability will resolve before you draw a card from the cycling ability.
- Dec 8, 2022 You can cycle this card even if there are no legal targets for the triggered ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gempalm Polluter has been reprinted 4 times. The Aetherdrift Commander reprint cut the price 83% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRC #93 | 2025-02-14 | Common | Standard | $0.66 | $0.16 | $0.11 | $0.06 |
| PLST #LGN-70 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| LGN #70 | 2003-02-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| LGN #70 | 2003-02-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DRC #93 
PLST #LGN-70 
LGN #70 Gempalm Polluter in Commander
Gempalm Polluter is the #8,390 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.
Gempalm Polluter FAQ
How much is Gempalm Polluter worth?
Gempalm Polluter is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.26 to $10.01 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Gempalm Polluter legal in Commander?
Yes — Gempalm Polluter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Gempalm Polluter been reprinted?
Yes — Gempalm Polluter has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gempalm Polluter cheap?
Gempalm Polluter trades at about $0.26 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,390 on EDHREC).