Gleeful Arsonist
Gleeful Arsonist Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gleeful Arsonist is $5.78 (DSC #56, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $6.49 (DSC #27). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.78, up 3.4% over 7 days, up 3.2% over 30 days, up 31.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.17 (2026).
Gleeful Arsonist Printings & Prices
Gleeful Arsonist has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Gleeful Arsonist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for DSC #56; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DSC #56 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #27 | Nonfoil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DSC #27 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DSC #56 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
Gleeful Arsonist Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, this creature deals damage equal to its power to that player.
Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Gleeful Arsonist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Gleeful Arsonist Rulings
- Sep 20, 2024 Gleeful Arsonist's first ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
- Sep 20, 2024 If Gleeful Arsonist is no longer on the battlefield when its first ability resolves, use its power as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how much damage it deals.
- Sep 20, 2024 Once undying returns the creature, it's considered a new object with no relation to the object that it was. Auras that were attached to it won't return to the battlefield. Equipment that was attached to it will remain unattached. Any counters that were on it won't be put on the new creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gleeful Arsonist has been reprinted 2 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 53% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #56 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Extended Art | $0.97 | $1.19 | $2.21 | $2.23 |
| DSC #27 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | $4.49 | $1.31 | $2.13 | $3.65 |
DSC #56 Gleeful Arsonist in Commander
Gleeful Arsonist is the #2,692 most-played card on EDHREC, up 23 places over the last 30 days.
Gleeful Arsonist FAQ
How much is Gleeful Arsonist worth?
Gleeful Arsonist is worth about $5.78 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $5.78 to $6.49 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Gleeful Arsonist legal in Commander?
Yes — Gleeful Arsonist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Gleeful Arsonist been reprinted?
Yes — Gleeful Arsonist has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gleeful Arsonist expensive?
Gleeful Arsonist holds a $5.78 price because supply is limited to two printings.