Grindstone
Grindstone Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Grindstone is $3.10 (OTP #62, Showcase), and the most expensive is $99.55 (MPS #39, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.64, up 340.0% over 7 days, up 328.9% over 30 days, up 173.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.64 (2026).
Grindstone Printings & Prices
Grindstone has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and textured foil finishes, including showcase, borderless and judge promo treatments.
Sell Grindstone: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $80.00 cash for MPS #39 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 38% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MPS #39 | Foil | $80.00 | $129.99 | 38% |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #39 | Foil | $70.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #79 | Textured Foil | $30.00 | $49.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTP #79 | Textured Foil | $26.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P23 #2 | Foil | $10.50 | $20.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #rb290sb | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #290 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #62 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #62 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTP #62 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
Grindstone Rules Text & Legality
{3}, {T}: Target player mills two cards. If two cards that share a color were milled this way, repeat this process.
Grindstone is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Grindstone Rulings
- Apr 12, 2024 The process can repeat any number of times, as long as two cards that share a color are milled each time.
- Oct 4, 2004 If the two cards are both colorless, then the effect does not repeat. It only repeats if both cards have at least one color and at least one color is shared between them.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Grindstone has been reprinted 7 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 58% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #62 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $3.83 | $2.49 | $1.62 | $1.38 |
| OTP #79 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Borderless | $58.75 | $50.25 | $43.98 | $34.48 |
| OTP #62 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $11.18 | $4.79 | $4.98 | $2.71 |
| P23 #2 | 2023-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo | — | — | — | — |
| MPS #39 | 2016-09-30 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| WC98 #rb290sb | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TMP #290 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
OTP #62 
P23 #2 
MPS #39 
WC98 #rb290sb 
TMP #290 Grindstone in Commander
Grindstone is the #6,316 most-played card on EDHREC, up 9 places over the last 30 days.
Grindstone FAQ
How much is Grindstone worth?
Grindstone is worth about $13.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.10 to $99.55 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Grindstone legal in Commander?
Yes — Grindstone is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Grindstone been reprinted?
Yes — Grindstone has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grindstone expensive?
Grindstone holds a $13.64 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.