Ill-Gotten Gains
Ill-Gotten Gains Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ill-Gotten Gains is $1.14 (CNS #114), and the most expensive is $5.55 (USG #138). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.55, up 386.8% over 7 days, up 472.2% over 30 days, up 560.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.55 (2026).
Ill-Gotten Gains Printings & Prices
Ill-Gotten Gains has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ill-Gotten Gains: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.50 cash for CNS #114 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CNS #114 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #138 | Nonfoil | $2.80 | $6.49 | 57% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #138 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #114 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #114 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Ill-Gotten Gains Rules Text & Legality
Exile Ill-Gotten Gains. Each player discards their hand, then returns up to three cards from their graveyard to their hand.
Ill-Gotten Gains is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ill-Gotten Gains Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Players can get fewer than 3 cards if they want.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ill-Gotten Gains has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNS #114 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #114 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #138 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
CNS #114 
USG #138 Ill-Gotten Gains in Commander
Ill-Gotten Gains is the #13,843 most-played card on EDHREC, down 102 places over the last 30 days.
Ill-Gotten Gains FAQ
How much is Ill-Gotten Gains worth?
Ill-Gotten Gains is worth about $5.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $1.14 to $5.55 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ill-Gotten Gains legal in Commander?
Yes — Ill-Gotten Gains is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ill-Gotten Gains been reprinted?
Yes — Ill-Gotten Gains has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ill-Gotten Gains expensive?
Ill-Gotten Gains holds a $5.55 price because supply is limited to two printings.