Gilded Drake
Gilded Drake Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gilded Drake is $198.32 (USG #76). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $198.32, up 1.1% over 7 days, up 4.2% over 30 days, up 10.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $252.48 (2024).
Gilded Drake Printings & Prices
Gilded Drake has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Gilded Drake: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $140.00 cash for USG #76; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | USG #76 | Nonfoil | $148.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #76 | Nonfoil | $140.00 | $249.99 | 44% |
Gilded Drake Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, exchange control of this creature and up to one target creature an opponent controls. If you don't or can't make an exchange, sacrifice this creature. This ability still resolves if its target becomes illegal.
Gilded Drake is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Gilded Drake Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If the chosen creature to exchange is not on the battlefield at resolution, then sacrifice this card.
- Oct 4, 2004 This ability is targeted, so Protection can prevent targeting if it exists when the ability would be put on the stack. Once the ability is on the stack, adding Protection will not counter the ability but the exchange will not take place since the target is illegal and you sacrifice this card on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gilded Drake has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #76 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
USG #76 Gilded Drake in Commander
Gilded Drake is the #2,626 most-played card on EDHREC, down 64 places over the last 30 days.
Gilded Drake FAQ
How much is Gilded Drake worth?
Gilded Drake is worth about $198.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026.
Is Gilded Drake legal in Commander?
Yes — Gilded Drake is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Gilded Drake been reprinted?
Yes — Gilded Drake has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gilded Drake expensive?
Gilded Drake holds a $198.32 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.