Heat Shimmer
Heat Shimmer Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Heat Shimmer is $6.82 (2XM #130), and the most expensive is $29.69 (LRW #175, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.21, up 20.4% over 7 days, down 7.8% over 30 days, up 6.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.24 (2025).
Heat Shimmer Printings & Prices
Heat Shimmer has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Heat Shimmer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.50 cash for LRW #175 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #175 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #130 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1957 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1957 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #137 | Nonfoil | $5.70 | $9.49 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #175 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1957 | Foil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #175 | Nonfoil | $4.80 | $9.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #137 | Foil | $4.80 | $11.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #130 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | — | — |
Heat Shimmer Rules Text & Legality
Create a token that's a copy of target creature, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, exile this token."
Heat Shimmer is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Heat Shimmer has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPG #137 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SPG #137 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #1957 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
| SLD #1957 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2XM #130 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #130 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| LRW #175 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
| LRW #175 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
SPG #137 
SLD #1957 
2XM #130 
LRW #175 Heat Shimmer in Commander
Heat Shimmer is the #3,351 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Heat Shimmer FAQ
How much is Heat Shimmer worth?
Heat Shimmer is worth about $8.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $6.82 to $29.69 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Heat Shimmer legal in Commander?
Yes — Heat Shimmer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Heat Shimmer been reprinted?
Yes — Heat Shimmer has been reprinted 8 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Heat Shimmer expensive?
Heat Shimmer holds a $8.21 price because even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.