Malignus
Malignus Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Malignus is $4.72 (AVR #148), and the most expensive is $19.19 (AVR #148, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.26, up 53.8% over 7 days, up 13.6% over 30 days, up 48.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.26 (2026).
Malignus Printings & Prices
Malignus has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Malignus: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for AVR #148 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AVR #148 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #148 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #148 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AVR-148 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #148 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
Malignus Rules Text & Legality
Malignus's power and toughness are each equal to half the highest life total among your opponents, rounded up.
Damage that would be dealt by this creature can't be prevented.
Malignus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Malignus Rulings
- May 1, 2012 If Malignus becomes blocked by a creature with protection from red, the damage Malignus deals to that creature won't be prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Malignus has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AVR-148 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| AVR #148 | 2012-05-04 | Mythic | Standard |
| AVR #148 | 2012-05-04 | Mythic | Standard |
PLST #AVR-148 
AVR #148 Malignus in Commander
Malignus is the #7,178 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Malignus FAQ
How much is Malignus worth?
Malignus is worth about $7.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $4.72 to $19.19 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Malignus legal in Commander?
Yes — Malignus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Malignus been reprinted?
Yes — Malignus has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Malignus expensive?
Malignus holds a $7.26 price because supply is limited to two printings.