Grid Monitor
Grid Monitor Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Grid Monitor is $5.67 (MRD #183), and the most expensive is $10.15 (MRD #183, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.67, down 2.6% over 7 days, down 15.6% over 30 days, down 19.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.23 (2026).
Grid Monitor Printings & Prices
Grid Monitor has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Grid Monitor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.50 cash for MRD #183 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #183 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #183 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #183 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #183 | Nonfoil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
Grid Monitor Rules Text & Legality
You can't cast creature spells.
Grid Monitor is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Grid Monitor Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 A “creature spell” is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
- Dec 1, 2004 You can still put creature cards onto the battlefield or create creature tokens.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Grid Monitor has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #183 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #183 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
MRD #183 Grid Monitor in Commander
Grid Monitor is the #7,847 most-played card on EDHREC, up 13 places over the last 30 days.
Grid Monitor FAQ
How much is Grid Monitor worth?
Grid Monitor is worth about $5.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $5.67 to $10.15 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Grid Monitor legal in Commander?
Yes — Grid Monitor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Grid Monitor been reprinted?
Yes — Grid Monitor has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grid Monitor expensive?
Grid Monitor holds a $5.67 price because supply is limited to a single printing.