Gratuitous Violence
Gratuitous Violence Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gratuitous Violence is $0.36 (FDN #715, Foil), and the most expensive is $25.42 (ONS #212, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.17, up 411.3% over 7 days, up 498.1% over 30 days, up 546.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.17 (2026).
Gratuitous Violence Printings & Prices
Gratuitous Violence has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Gratuitous Violence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.80 cash for ONS #212 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #212 | Foil | $16.80 | $27.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #161 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #212 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #212 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFC #127 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #161 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FDN #715 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #197 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #161 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #715 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Gratuitous Violence Rules Text & Legality
If a creature you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead.
Gratuitous Violence is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gratuitous Violence has been reprinted 7 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #715 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | $6.88 | $5.69 | $0.94 | $0.84 |
| BLC #197 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.96 | $0.64 | $0.51 | $2.31 |
| AFC #127 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CN2 #161 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CN2 #161 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ONS #212 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ONS #212 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FDN #715 
BLC #197 
AFC #127 
CN2 #161 
ONS #212 Gratuitous Violence in Commander
Gratuitous Violence is the #1,486 most-played card on EDHREC, up 16 places over the last 30 days.
Gratuitous Violence FAQ
How much is Gratuitous Violence worth?
Gratuitous Violence is worth about $3.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.60 to $25.42 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Gratuitous Violence legal in Commander?
Yes — Gratuitous Violence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Gratuitous Violence been reprinted?
Yes — Gratuitous Violence has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gratuitous Violence cheap?
Gratuitous Violence trades at about $3.17 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.