Kraken of the Straits
Kraken of the Straits Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kraken of the Straits is $0.25 (BNG #42), and the most expensive is $1.81 (BNG #42, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, up 4.2% over 7 days, down 10.7% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.30 (2026).
Kraken of the Straits Printings & Prices
Kraken of the Straits has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Kraken of the Straits: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for BNG #42 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | BNG #42 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #42 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #42 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Kraken of the Straits Rules Text & Legality
Creatures with power less than the number of Islands you control can't block this creature.
Kraken of the Straits is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Kraken of the Straits Rulings
- Feb 1, 2014 The number of Islands you control is counted as blockers are declared. Creatures with power less than that number at that time can’t block Kraken of the Straits. Once blockers have been declared, the power of the blocking creatures and the number of Islands you control don’t matter.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kraken of the Straits has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNG #42 | 2014-02-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BNG #42 | 2014-02-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
BNG #42 Kraken of the Straits in Commander
Kraken of the Straits is the #13,517 most-played card on EDHREC, down 190 places over the last 30 days.
Kraken of the Straits FAQ
How much is Kraken of the Straits worth?
Kraken of the Straits is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $1.81 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Kraken of the Straits legal in Commander?
Yes — Kraken of the Straits is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Kraken of the Straits been reprinted?
Yes — Kraken of the Straits has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kraken of the Straits cheap?
Kraken of the Straits trades at about $0.25 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,517 on EDHREC).