Growth Spasm
Growth Spasm Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Growth Spasm is $0.33 (ROE #186), and the most expensive is $5.79 (ROE #186, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, down 2.9% over 7 days, down 10.8% over 30 days, down 8.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.43 (2026).
Growth Spasm Printings & Prices
Growth Spasm has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Growth Spasm: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.50 cash for ROE #186 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ROE #186 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #139 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #186 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #186 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #139 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Growth Spasm Rules Text & Legality
Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token. It has "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}."
Growth Spasm is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Growth Spasm Rulings
- Jun 15, 2010 You put an Eldrazi Spawn token onto the battlefield whether or not you put a basic land card onto the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Growth Spasm has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIC #139 | 2021-09-24 | Common | Standard |
| ROE #186 | 2010-04-23 | Common | Standard |
| ROE #186 | 2010-04-23 | Common | Standard |
MIC #139 
ROE #186 Growth Spasm in Commander
Growth Spasm is the #6,922 most-played card on EDHREC, down 157 places over the last 30 days.
Growth Spasm FAQ
How much is Growth Spasm worth?
Growth Spasm is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.33 to $5.79 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Growth Spasm legal in Commander?
Yes — Growth Spasm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Growth Spasm been reprinted?
Yes — Growth Spasm has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Growth Spasm cheap?
Growth Spasm trades at about $0.33 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,922 on EDHREC).