Lapse of Certainty
Lapse of Certainty Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lapse of Certainty is $1.25 (CON #9), and the most expensive is $3.60 (CON #9, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.25, down 10.1% over 7 days, down 19.4% over 30 days, up 5.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.68 (2026).
Lapse of Certainty Printings & Prices
Lapse of Certainty has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Lapse of Certainty: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for CON #9 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CON #9 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #9 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CON-9 | Foil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | CON #9 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
Lapse of Certainty Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard.
Lapse of Certainty is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lapse of Certainty has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CON-9 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CON #9 | 2009-02-06 | Common | Standard |
| CON #9 | 2009-02-06 | Common | Standard |
PLST #CON-9 
CON #9 Lapse of Certainty in Commander
Lapse of Certainty is the #6,334 most-played card on EDHREC, down 26 places over the last 30 days.
Lapse of Certainty FAQ
How much is Lapse of Certainty worth?
Lapse of Certainty is worth about $1.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.25 to $3.60 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Lapse of Certainty legal in Commander?
Yes — Lapse of Certainty is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Lapse of Certainty been reprinted?
Yes — Lapse of Certainty has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lapse of Certainty cheap?
Lapse of Certainty trades at about $1.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,334 on EDHREC).