Loyal Retainers
Loyal Retainers Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Loyal Retainers is $0.36 (MSC #136), and the most expensive is $38.68 (PTK #12). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, down 12.2% over 7 days, down 20.0% over 30 days, down 92.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.33 (2026).
Loyal Retainers Printings & Prices
Loyal Retainers has 8 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and etched finishes, including extended art, inverted and borderless treatments.
Sell Loyal Retainers: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.00 cash for PTK #12; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #12 | Nonfoil | $27.00 | $47.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #4 | Foil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #4 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P30A #7 | Foil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | CM1 #10 | Foil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #465 | Etched | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #39 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #465 | Etched | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #39 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | MSC #136 | Surge Foil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Loyal Retainers Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice this creature: Return target legendary creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.
Loyal Retainers is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Loyal Retainers Rulings
- Sep 20, 2013 If a turn has multiple combat phases, the ability can only be activated before the beginning of the declare attackers step of the first combat phase in that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Loyal Retainers has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #465 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Inverted |
| CMM #39 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Standard |
| CMM #39 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Standard |
| MP2 #4 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless |
| CM1 #10 | 2012-11-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTK #12 | 1999-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #465 
MP2 #4 
CM1 #10 
PTK #12 Loyal Retainers in Commander
Loyal Retainers is the #10,340 most-played card on EDHREC, up 461 places over the last 30 days.
Loyal Retainers FAQ
How much is Loyal Retainers worth?
Loyal Retainers is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $38.68 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Loyal Retainers legal in Commander?
Yes — Loyal Retainers is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Loyal Retainers been reprinted?
Yes — Loyal Retainers has been reprinted 6 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Loyal Retainers cheap?
Loyal Retainers trades at about $0.36 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,340 on EDHREC).