Lord of the Pit
Lord of the Pit Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lord of the Pit is $0.42 (10E #154), and the most expensive is $99.99 (2ED #115). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.99, up 120.0% over 7 days, down 6.6% over 30 days, up 167.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.55 (2026).
Lord of the Pit Printings & Prices
Lord of the Pit has 19 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless and serialized treatments.
Sell Lord of the Pit: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $950.00 cash for LEA #114; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #114 | Nonfoil | $950.00 | $1,899.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #115 | Nonfoil | $320.00 | $799.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #408 | Nonfoil | $180.00 | $299.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #115 | Nonfoil | $28.80 | $47.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #111 | Nonfoil | $23.00 | $44.99 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #115 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $16.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #115 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $11.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #116 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $3.49 | 63% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #893 | Rainbow Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1857 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Lord of the Pit Rules Text & Legality
Flying, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature other than this creature. If you can't, this creature deals 7 damage to you.
Lord of the Pit is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Lord of the Pit Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 If Lord of the Pit has gained lifelink, being dealt 7 damage by it doesn’t cause your life total to change, even though you gain and lose life. If your life total is less than 7, you won’t lose the game.
- Nov 17, 2017 If you control any other creatures as Lord of the Pit’s triggered ability resolves, you must sacrifice one. You can’t choose to be dealt 7 damage instead.
- Nov 17, 2017 If you have two Lords of the Pit, you can sacrifice them to each other.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lord of the Pit has been reprinted 22 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #408 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #111 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #715 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Serialized |
| SLD #1857 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1857 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #893 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #893 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| IMA #96 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| IMA #96 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| DVD #30 | 2014-12-05 | Mythic | Standard |
30A #408 
SLD #715 
IMA #96 
DVD #30 Showing the 10 most recent of 22 printings.
Lord of the Pit in Commander
Lord of the Pit is the #12,882 most-played card on EDHREC, down 60 places over the last 30 days.
Lord of the Pit FAQ
How much is Lord of the Pit worth?
Lord of the Pit is worth about $0.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.42 to $99.99 across 19 tracked printings.
Is Lord of the Pit legal in Commander?
Yes — Lord of the Pit is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Lord of the Pit been reprinted?
Yes — Lord of the Pit has been reprinted 22 times, with 19 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lord of the Pit cheap?
Lord of the Pit trades at about $0.99 — 22 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,882 on EDHREC).