Kataki, War's Wage
Kataki, War's Wage Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kataki, War's Wage is $0.81 (MB2 #148), and the most expensive is $36.98 (SOK #14, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.54, down 0.7% over 7 days, up 3.4% over 30 days, up 20.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.97 (2026).
Kataki, War's Wage Printings & Prices
Kataki, War's Wage has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Kataki, War's Wage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for SOK #14 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #14 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #14 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #148 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #148 | Foil | $6.80 | $16.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #20 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOK-14 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #14 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMA #20 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #14 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #20 | Nonfoil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
Kataki, War's Wage Rules Text & Legality
All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay {1}."
Kataki, War's Wage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kataki, War's Wage has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #148 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.36 |
| MB2 #148 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $24.99 |
| PLST #SOK-14 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MD1 #24 | 2014-05-30 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MMA #20 | 2013-06-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MMA #20 | 2013-06-07 | Rare | Standard | — |
| SOK #14 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard | — |
| SOK #14 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #148 
PLST #SOK-14 
MD1 #24 
MMA #20 
SOK #14 Kataki, War's Wage in Commander
Kataki, War's Wage is the #9,502 most-played card on EDHREC, down 120 places over the last 30 days.
Kataki, War's Wage FAQ
How much is Kataki, War's Wage worth?
Kataki, War's Wage is worth about $1.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.81 to $36.98 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Kataki, War's Wage legal in Commander?
Yes — Kataki, War's Wage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Kataki, War's Wage been reprinted?
Yes — Kataki, War's Wage has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kataki, War's Wage cheap?
Kataki, War's Wage trades at about $1.54 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,502 on EDHREC).