General Kreat, the Boltbringer
General Kreat, the Boltbringer Price Summary
As of Jul 24, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of General Kreat, the Boltbringer is $5.64 (J25 #48), and the most expensive is $7.26 (PLST #J25-48). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.64, down 0.7% over 7 days, down 25.3% over 30 days, down 33.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $15.47 (2024).
General Kreat, the Boltbringer Printings & Prices
General Kreat, the Boltbringer has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell General Kreat, the Boltbringer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for J25 #48; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #48 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #48 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $9.99 | 60% |
General Kreat, the Boltbringer Rules Text & Legality
Whenever one or more Goblins you control attack, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking.
Whenever another creature you control enters, General Kreat deals 1 damage to each opponent.
General Kreat, the Boltbringer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
General Kreat, the Boltbringer Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 Although the token created by General Kreat's first ability enters attacking, it was never declared as an attacker. Abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks won't trigger. If there are any costs to have a creature attack, those costs won't apply to the token.
- Nov 8, 2024 If General Kreat enters at the same time as one or more other creatures you control, its last ability will trigger for each of those creatures.
- Nov 8, 2024 You choose which player, planeswalker, or battle the token is attacking. It doesn't need to be the same player, planeswalker, or battle that any of the other Goblins are attacking.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
General Kreat, the Boltbringer has been reprinted 1 time. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #48 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $15.47 | $13.95 | $5.07 | $8.46 |
J25 #48 General Kreat, the Boltbringer in Commander
General Kreat, the Boltbringer is the #2,440 most-played card on EDHREC, up 145 places over the last 30 days.
General Kreat, the Boltbringer FAQ
How much is General Kreat, the Boltbringer worth?
General Kreat, the Boltbringer is worth about $5.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 24, 2026. Prices range from $5.64 to $7.26 across 2 tracked printings.
Is General Kreat, the Boltbringer legal in Commander?
Yes — General Kreat, the Boltbringer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has General Kreat, the Boltbringer been reprinted?
Yes — General Kreat, the Boltbringer has been reprinted 1 time, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is General Kreat, the Boltbringer expensive?
General Kreat, the Boltbringer holds a $5.64 price because supply is limited to two printings.