Hypnotic Specter
Hypnotic Specter Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hypnotic Specter is $1.77 (10E #151), and the most expensive is $492.00 (LEA #112). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.79, down 0.6% over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, up 22.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $204.25 (2026).
Hypnotic Specter Printings & Prices
Hypnotic Specter has 20 tracked printings across 16 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including player rewards treatments.
Sell Hypnotic Specter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $650.00 cash for LEA #112; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #112 | Nonfoil | $650.00 | $1,299.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #406 | Nonfoil | $330.00 | $549.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #113 | Nonfoil | $300.00 | $599.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #113 | Nonfoil | $35.00 | $69.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #113 | Nonfoil | $32.00 | $47.99 | 33% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #113 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | $47.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | P06 #1 | Foil | $11.50 | $18.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #109 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $12.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #100 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #100 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
Hypnotic Specter Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card at random.
Hypnotic Specter is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Hypnotic Specter Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 The ability triggers even if the Specter’s damage is being redirected to an opponent. It does not trigger if damage that would have been dealt to the opponent is redirected to a nonopponent player or a creature, or if the damage is prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hypnotic Specter has been reprinted 21 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #109 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #406 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #M10-100 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| M10 #100 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| M10 #100 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #151★ | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #151 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| P06 #1 | 2006-01-01 | Rare | Player Rewards |
| 9ED #141★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #141 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
30A #109 
PLST #M10-100 
M10 #100 
10E #151★ 
P06 #1 
9ED #141★ Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.
Hypnotic Specter in Commander
Hypnotic Specter is the #8,621 most-played card on EDHREC, down 39 places over the last 30 days.
Hypnotic Specter FAQ
How much is Hypnotic Specter worth?
Hypnotic Specter is worth about $1.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.77 to $492.00 across 20 tracked printings.
Is Hypnotic Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Hypnotic Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter has been reprinted 21 times, with 20 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hypnotic Specter cheap?
Hypnotic Specter trades at about $1.79 — 21 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,621 on EDHREC).