Kelsien, the Plague
Kelsien, the Plague Price Summary
As of Jul 31, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kelsien, the Plague is $1.62 (C20 #11, Foil), and the most expensive is $15.21 (SLD #1558, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $15.21, up 487.3% over 7 days, up 506.0% over 30 days, up 412.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $15.23 (2026).
Kelsien, the Plague Printings & Prices
Kelsien, the Plague has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Kelsien, the Plague: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.50 cash for SLD #1558 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1558 | Foil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1558 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1558 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $15.99 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #11 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #11 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #11 | Foil | $0.01 | $0.99 | 99% |
Kelsien, the Plague Rules Text & Legality
Vigilance, haste
Kelsien gets +1/+1 for each experience counter you have.
{T}: Kelsien deals 1 damage to target creature you don't control. When that creature dies this turn, you get an experience counter.
Kelsien, the Plague is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Kelsien, the Plague Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 Each time Kelsien's last ability resolves, it creates a separate delayed triggered ability. If you untap Kelsien and activate its last ability multiple times in one turn, they'll each trigger when the appropriate creature or creatures die.
- Apr 17, 2020 If Kelsien leaves the battlefield, you keep any experience counters you've received.
- Apr 17, 2020 If the target of Kelsien's last ability dies before the ability resolves, you won't get an experience counter.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kelsien, the Plague has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1558 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #1558 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| C20 #11 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| C20 #11 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #1558 
C20 #11 Kelsien, the Plague in Commander
Kelsien, the Plague is the #8,187 most-played card on EDHREC, down 268 places over the last 30 days.
Kelsien, the Plague FAQ
How much is Kelsien, the Plague worth?
Kelsien, the Plague is worth about $15.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 31, 2026. Prices range from $2.56 to $15.21 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Kelsien, the Plague legal in Commander?
Yes — Kelsien, the Plague is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Kelsien, the Plague been reprinted?
Yes — Kelsien, the Plague has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kelsien, the Plague expensive?
Kelsien, the Plague holds a $15.21 price because supply is limited to two printings.