Lion's Eye Diamond
Lion's Eye Diamond Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lion's Eye Diamond is $816.91 (MIR #307). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $816.91, flat over 7 days, up 3.5% over 30 days, up 17.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $819.15 (2026).
Lion's Eye Diamond Printings & Prices
Lion's Eye Diamond has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Lion's Eye Diamond: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $540.00 cash for MIR #307; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #307 | Nonfoil | $540.00 | $899.99 | 40% |
Lion's Eye Diamond Rules Text & Legality
Discard your hand, Sacrifice this artifact: Add three mana of any one color. Activate only as an instant.
Lion's Eye Diamond is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Lion's Eye Diamond Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability is a mana ability, so it is activated and resolves as a mana ability, but it can only be activated at times when you can cast an instant. Yes, this is a bit weird.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lion's Eye Diamond has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIR #307 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
MIR #307 Lion's Eye Diamond in Commander
Lion's Eye Diamond is the #727 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Lion's Eye Diamond FAQ
How much is Lion's Eye Diamond worth?
Lion's Eye Diamond is worth about $816.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026.
Is Lion's Eye Diamond legal in Commander?
Yes — Lion's Eye Diamond is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lion's Eye Diamond been reprinted?
Yes — Lion's Eye Diamond has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lion's Eye Diamond expensive?
Lion's Eye Diamond holds a $816.91 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and Commander demand is high (#727 on EDHREC).