Gut Shot
Gut Shot Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gut Shot is $5.07 (NPH #86), and the most expensive is $47.96 (NPH #86, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.47, up 3.0% over 7 days, up 12.6% over 30 days, up 26.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.47 (2026).
Gut Shot Printings & Prices
Gut Shot has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gut Shot: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $47.50 cash for NPH #86 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #86 | Foil | $47.50 | $94.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #86 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #117 | Foil | $9.60 | $15.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | MM2 #117 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #117 | Nonfoil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #86 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MM2-117 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $7.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #86 | Nonfoil | $1.90 | $7.49 | 75% |
Gut Shot Rules Text & Legality
({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.)
Gut Shot deals 1 damage to any target.
Gut Shot is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Gut Shot Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
- Jun 1, 2011 As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
- Jun 1, 2011 If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
- Jun 1, 2011 Phyrexian mana is not a new color. Players can't produce Phyrexian mana.
- Jun 1, 2011 To calculate the mana value of a card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, count each Phyrexian mana symbol as 1.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gut Shot has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MM2-117 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #117 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #117 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| NPH #86 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #86 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MM2-117 
MM2 #117 
NPH #86 Gut Shot in Commander
Gut Shot is the #2,266 most-played card on EDHREC, up 40 places over the last 30 days.
Gut Shot FAQ
How much is Gut Shot worth?
Gut Shot is worth about $5.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $5.07 to $47.96 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Gut Shot legal in Commander?
Yes — Gut Shot is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Gut Shot been reprinted?
Yes — Gut Shot has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gut Shot expensive?
Gut Shot holds a $5.47 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.