Groundbreaker
Groundbreaker Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Groundbreaker is $1.33 (PLC #148), and the most expensive is $35.97 (PCMP #8, Full Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.71, down 2.3% over 7 days, down 7.1% over 30 days, up 48.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.97 (2026).
Groundbreaker Printings & Prices
Groundbreaker has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art treatments.
Sell Groundbreaker: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $45.00 cash for PCMP #8 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCMP #8 | Foil | $45.00 | $74.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #148 | Foil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #148 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLC-148 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #148 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #148 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Groundbreaker Rules Text & Legality
Trample, haste
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
Groundbreaker is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Groundbreaker Rulings
- Feb 1, 2007 The creature is sacrificed at the end of every turn in which it is on the battlefield. There is no choice about what turn to sacrifice it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Groundbreaker has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PLC-148 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #148 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #148 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PCMP #8 | 2006-03-18 | Rare | Full Art |
PLST #PLC-148 
PLC #148 
PCMP #8 Groundbreaker in Commander
Groundbreaker is the #15,715 most-played card on EDHREC, down 155 places over the last 30 days.
Groundbreaker FAQ
How much is Groundbreaker worth?
Groundbreaker is worth about $1.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.33 to $35.97 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Groundbreaker legal in Commander?
Yes — Groundbreaker is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Groundbreaker been reprinted?
Yes — Groundbreaker has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Groundbreaker cheap?
Groundbreaker trades at about $1.71 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,715 on EDHREC).