Make an Example
Make an Example Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Make an Example is $9.67 (NCC #138, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $24.96 (PNCC #37p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.67, up 1.5% over 7 days, up 4.1% over 30 days, up 9.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.67 (2026).
Make an Example Printings & Prices
Make an Example has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art and promo pack treatments.
Sell Make an Example: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $36.00 cash for PNCC #37p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PNCC #37p | Foil | $36.00 | $59.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #37 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #138 | Nonfoil | $8.75 | $18.99 | 54% |
Make an Example Rules Text & Legality
Each opponent separates the creatures they control into two piles. For each opponent, you choose one of their piles. Each opponent sacrifices the creatures in their chosen pile. (Piles can be empty.)
Make an Example is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Make an Example Rulings
- Apr 29, 2022 “Their chosen pile” means the pile of their permanents that you chose; it doesn't mean that they get to choose a pile.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Make an Example has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNCC #37p | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| NCC #37 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| NCC #138 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Extended Art |
PNCC #37p 
NCC #37 Make an Example in Commander
Make an Example is the #5,401 most-played card on EDHREC, down 66 places over the last 30 days.
Make an Example FAQ
How much is Make an Example worth?
Make an Example is worth about $9.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $9.67 to $24.96 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Make an Example legal in Commander?
Yes — Make an Example is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Make an Example been reprinted?
Yes — Make an Example has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Make an Example expensive?
Make an Example trades at $9.67 on printing supply and steady demand.