Ice Cave
Ice Cave Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ice Cave is $0.80 (APC #24), and the most expensive is $35.12 (APC #24, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.15, up 293.8% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 279.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.15 (2026).
Ice Cave Printings & Prices
Ice Cave has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ice Cave: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.50 cash for APC #24 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #24 | Foil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #24 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #APC-24 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $3.99 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | APC #24 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
Ice Cave Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a player casts a spell, any other player may pay that spell's mana cost. If a player does, counter the spell. (Mana cost includes color.)
Ice Cave is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ice Cave Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The mana cost does not include cost increases or reductions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ice Cave has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #APC-24 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #24 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #24 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #APC-24 
APC #24 Ice Cave in Commander
Ice Cave is the #20,948 most-played card on EDHREC, down 245 places over the last 30 days.
Ice Cave FAQ
How much is Ice Cave worth?
Ice Cave is worth about $3.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.80 to $35.12 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ice Cave legal in Commander?
Yes — Ice Cave is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ice Cave been reprinted?
Yes — Ice Cave has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ice Cave cheap?
Ice Cave trades at about $3.15 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,948 on EDHREC).