Impulse
Impulse Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Impulse is $0.13 (GN3 #30), and the most expensive is $85.13 (F01 #11, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, up 23.5% over 7 days, up 23.5% over 30 days, up 75.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.30 (2026).
Impulse Printings & Prices
Impulse has 13 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Impulse: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $65.00 cash for F01 #11 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 41% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | F01 #11 | Foil | $65.00 | $109.99 | 41% |
| Card Kingdom | BTD #10 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #287 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | V13 #5 | Foil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | V13 #5 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #34 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #119 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #56 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #rb34 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.59 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #55 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
Impulse Rules Text & Legality
Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Impulse is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Impulse Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Due to errata, you no longer shuffle your library.
- Oct 4, 2004 This is not a draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Impulse has been reprinted 17 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #287 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Alt Art |
| DMR #287 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Alt Art |
| DMR #56 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| DMR #56 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| GN3 #30 | 2022-10-14 | Common | Standard |
| DMU #55 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard |
| DMU #55 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #BBD-119 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #119 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #119 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
DMR #287 
GN3 #30 
DMU #55 
PLST #BBD-119 
BBD #119 Showing the 10 most recent of 17 printings.
Impulse in Commander
Impulse is the #2,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 19 places over the last 30 days.
Impulse FAQ
How much is Impulse worth?
Impulse is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.13 to $85.13 across 13 tracked printings.
Is Impulse legal in Commander?
Yes — Impulse is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Impulse been reprinted?
Yes — Impulse has been reprinted 17 times, with 13 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Impulse cheap?
Impulse trades at about $0.21 — 17 reprints keep supply plentiful.