Lord of Extinction
Lord of Extinction Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lord of Extinction is $0.62 (TDC #295), and the most expensive is $39.64 (MP2 #52, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.62, up 1.6% over 7 days, up 44.2% over 30 days, up 55.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.49 (2024).
Lord of Extinction Printings & Prices
Lord of Extinction has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted, extended art and borderless treatments.
Sell Lord of Extinction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.00 cash for MP2 #52 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #52 | Foil | $32.00 | $57.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #52 | Foil | $26.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #91 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #91 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PUMA #U23 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #518 | Etched | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #518 | Etched | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #203 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #203 | Foil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #244 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
Lord of Extinction Rules Text & Legality
Lord of Extinction's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in all graveyards.
Lord of Extinction is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Lord of Extinction Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 If an instant or sorcery spell deals damage to Lord of Extinction or lowers its toughness, that spell is put into its owner's graveyard before state-based actions are performed. That card will raise Lord of Extinction's toughness before the game checks to see if it dies.
- Dec 7, 2018 The ability that defines Lord of Extinction's power and toughness works in all zones, not just the battlefield. If Lord of Extinction is in your graveyard, it will count itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lord of Extinction has been reprinted 10 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 89% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #295 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Standard | $6.88 | $1.02 | $0.78 | $0.81 |
| 2X2 #244 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #244 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #518 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| PUMA #U23 | 2018-12-07 | Mythic | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| UMA #203 | 2018-12-07 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| UMA #203 | 2018-12-07 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MP2 #52 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| ARB #91 | 2009-04-30 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ARB #91 | 2009-04-30 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDC #295 
2X2 #244 
PUMA #U23 
UMA #203 
MP2 #52 
ARB #91 Lord of Extinction in Commander
Lord of Extinction is the #3,689 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.
Lord of Extinction FAQ
How much is Lord of Extinction worth?
Lord of Extinction is worth about $0.62 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.62 to $39.64 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Lord of Extinction legal in Commander?
Yes — Lord of Extinction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Lord of Extinction been reprinted?
Yes — Lord of Extinction has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lord of Extinction cheap?
Lord of Extinction trades at about $0.62 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.