Grim Hireling
Grim Hireling Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Grim Hireling is $9.90 (PLST #AFC-25), and the most expensive is $17.25 (SLD #2493, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.90, down 0.6% over 7 days, down 5.2% over 30 days, down 27.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.76 (2024).
Grim Hireling Printings & Prices
Grim Hireling has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Grim Hireling: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.50 cash for SLD #2493 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | AFC #294 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2493 | Foil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2493 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFC #294 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #755 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2493 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #755 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2493 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFC #25 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AFC-25 | Nonfoil | $5.75 | $13.99 | 59% |
Grim Hireling Rules Text & Legality
Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, create two Treasure tokens.
{B}, Sacrifice X Treasures: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
Grim Hireling is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Grim Hireling has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #755 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| PLST #AFC-25 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| AFC #294 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
| AFC #25 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2493 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2493 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
CLB #755 
PLST #AFC-25 
AFC #294 
SLD #2493 Grim Hireling in Commander
Grim Hireling is the #902 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.
Grim Hireling FAQ
How much is Grim Hireling worth?
Grim Hireling is worth about $9.90 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $9.90 to $17.25 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Grim Hireling legal in Commander?
Yes — Grim Hireling is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Grim Hireling been reprinted?
Yes — Grim Hireling has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grim Hireling expensive?
Grim Hireling holds a $9.90 price because Commander demand is high (#902 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.