Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon is $1.21 (PTDM #260p, Promo Pack), and the most expensive is $4.70 (PTDM #260s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.21, flat over 7 days, up 2.5% over 30 days, up 7.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.79 (2025).
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Printings & Prices
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for TDM #326 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDM #326 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #260p | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #326 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #260p | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #326 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #260s | Foil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #260 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #260 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #260 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a Dragon spell or an Omen spell.
{4}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Dragon card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon has been reprinted 7 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTDM #260p | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | $2.95 | $2.88 | $1.55 |
| PTDM #260s | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Prerelease | — | $4.62 | $5.67 | $5.91 |
| TDM #260 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $2.70 | $2.12 | $2.03 | $1.37 |
| TDM #260 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $1.43 | $1.10 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| TDM #326 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Showcase | $8.84 | $5.13 | $5.49 | $3.32 |
| PTDM #260p | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | $3.98 | $2.25 | $1.71 |
| TDM #326 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Showcase | $2.04 | $2.93 | $1.94 | $1.31 |
PTDM #260p 
TDM #260 Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon in Commander
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon is the #2,130 most-played card on EDHREC, up 62 places over the last 30 days.
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon FAQ
How much is Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon worth?
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon is worth about $1.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.21 to $4.70 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon cheap?
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon trades at about $1.21 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.