Karn, Legacy Reforged
Karn, Legacy Reforged Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Karn, Legacy Reforged is $17.12 (MAT #99, Showcase, Foil), and the most expensive is $48.34 (MB2 #255, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $17.54, up 0.3% over 7 days, up 6.6% over 30 days, up 17.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.62 (2026).
Karn, Legacy Reforged Printings & Prices
Karn, Legacy Reforged has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil, etched and nonfoil finishes, including inverted, extended art and showcase treatments.
Sell Karn, Legacy Reforged: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.50 cash for MB2 #255 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #255 | Foil | $32.50 | $64.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #184 | Nonfoil | $16.50 | $29.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #99 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #149 | Etched | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #184 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #49 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
Karn, Legacy Reforged Rules Text & Legality
Karn's power and toughness are each equal to the greatest mana value among artifacts you control.
At the beginning of your upkeep, add {C} for each artifact you control. This mana can't be spent to cast nonartifact spells. Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end.
Karn, Legacy Reforged is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Karn, Legacy Reforged Rulings
- May 12, 2023 Karn's last ability isn't a mana ability, even though it adds mana. It uses the stack and it can be responded to. Use the number of artifacts you control as the ability resolves to determine how much mana to add.
- May 12, 2023 The ability that defines Karn's power and toughness works in all zones, not just the battlefield. As long as Karn is under your control and still an artifact, its own mana value will count. In most cases, it'll be at least 5/5.
- May 12, 2023 The mana produced by Karn's last ability can be spent on anything that isn't a nonartifact spell. This includes casting artifact spells, paying costs to activate abilities of both artifact and nonartifact permanents, paying ward costs, and so on.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Karn, Legacy Reforged has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #255 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | $110.71 |
| MAT #149 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Inverted | — |
| MAT #99 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Showcase | — |
| MAT #99 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Showcase | — |
| MAT #184 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Extended Art | — |
| MAT #184 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Extended Art | — |
| MAT #49 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| MAT #49 | 2023-05-12 | Mythic | Standard | — |
MB2 #255 
MAT #149 Karn, Legacy Reforged in Commander
Karn, Legacy Reforged is the #2,511 most-played card on EDHREC, up 69 places over the last 30 days.
Karn, Legacy Reforged FAQ
How much is Karn, Legacy Reforged worth?
Karn, Legacy Reforged is worth about $17.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $17.54 to $48.34 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Karn, Legacy Reforged legal in Commander?
Yes — Karn, Legacy Reforged is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Karn, Legacy Reforged been reprinted?
Yes — Karn, Legacy Reforged has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Karn, Legacy Reforged expensive?
Karn, Legacy Reforged holds a $17.54 price because even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.