Jaws of Defeat
Jaws of Defeat Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Jaws of Defeat is $0.68 (TDC #27), and the most expensive is $1.85 (TDC #67, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.73, up 4.3% over 7 days, down 8.8% over 30 days, down 37.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.63 (2025).
Jaws of Defeat Printings & Prices
Jaws of Defeat has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Jaws of Defeat: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.70 cash for TDC #67; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDC #67 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #67 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #27 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
Jaws of Defeat Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature you control enters, target opponent loses life equal to the difference between that creature's power and its toughness.
Jaws of Defeat is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Jaws of Defeat Rulings
- Apr 4, 2025 To find the difference between a creature’s power and its toughness, subtract the smaller of those two numbers from the larger one. For example, the difference between the power and toughness of a 3/5 creature is 2. The difference between the power and toughness of a 5/3 creature is also 2.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Jaws of Defeat has been reprinted 2 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 90% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #27 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $3.26 | $0.29 | $0.34 | $3.98 |
| TDC #67 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Extended Art | $2.00 | $0.69 | $0.50 | $3.49 |
TDC #27 Jaws of Defeat in Commander
Jaws of Defeat is the #4,406 most-played card on EDHREC, up 171 places over the last 30 days.
Jaws of Defeat FAQ
How much is Jaws of Defeat worth?
Jaws of Defeat is worth about $0.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.68 to $1.85 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Jaws of Defeat legal in Commander?
Yes — Jaws of Defeat is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Jaws of Defeat been reprinted?
Yes — Jaws of Defeat has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Jaws of Defeat cheap?
Jaws of Defeat trades at about $0.73 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.