Man-o'-War
Man-o'-War Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Man-o'-War is $0.09 (PLST #POR-59), and the most expensive is $34.56 (PAL02 #2, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.09, down 10.0% over 7 days, down 18.2% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.22 (2026).
Man-o'-War Printings & Prices
Man-o'-War has 18 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Man-o'-War: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.00 cash for PAL02 #2 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 33% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAL02 #2 | Foil | $32.00 | $47.99 | 33% |
| Card Kingdom | S99 #41 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | POR #59 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #55 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #58 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #64 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #40 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #59 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bs37 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | DD2 #8 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Man-o'-War Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand.
Man-o'-War is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Man-o'-War Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 If there are no other creatures on the battlefield when Man-o'-War enters the battlefield, its ability must target itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Man-o'-War has been reprinted 22 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #58 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| DMR #58 | 2023-01-13 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #VIS-37 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #POR-59 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #A25-64 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| MH1 #55 | 2019-06-14 | Common | Standard |
| MH1 #55 | 2019-06-14 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #64 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #64 | 2018-03-16 | Common | Standard |
| EMA #59 | 2016-06-10 | Common | Standard |
DMR #58 
PLST #VIS-37 
MH1 #55 
A25 #64 
EMA #59 Showing the 10 most recent of 22 printings.
Man-o'-War in Commander
Man-o'-War is the #8,045 most-played card on EDHREC, down 98 places over the last 30 days.
Man-o'-War FAQ
How much is Man-o'-War worth?
Man-o'-War is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $34.56 across 18 tracked printings.
Is Man-o'-War legal in Commander?
Yes — Man-o'-War is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Man-o'-War been reprinted?
Yes — Man-o'-War has been reprinted 22 times, with 18 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Man-o'-War cheap?
Man-o'-War trades at about $0.09 — 22 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,045 on EDHREC).