Mardu Ascendancy
Mardu Ascendancy Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mardu Ascendancy is $1.04 (KTK #185), and the most expensive is $12.49 (PKTK #185s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.04, up 25.3% over 7 days, down 3.7% over 30 days, up 40.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.10 (2026).
Mardu Ascendancy Printings & Prices
Mardu Ascendancy has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Mardu Ascendancy: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for KTK #185; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KTK #185 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
Mardu Ascendancy Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a nontoken creature you control attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking.
Sacrifice this enchantment: Creatures you control get +0/+3 until end of turn.
Mardu Ascendancy is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Mardu Ascendancy Rulings
- Sep 20, 2014 Although the tokens are attacking, they were never declared as attacking creatures (for purposes of abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks, for example).
- Sep 20, 2014 As the Goblin token enters the battlefield, you choose which opponent or opposing planeswalker it’s attacking. It doesn’t have to attack the same opponent or opposing planeswalker that the original creature is attacking.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mardu Ascendancy has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKTK #185s | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Prerelease |
| KTK #185 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #185 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
PKTK #185s 
KTK #185 Mardu Ascendancy in Commander
Mardu Ascendancy is the #6,988 most-played card on EDHREC, down 51 places over the last 30 days.
Mardu Ascendancy FAQ
How much is Mardu Ascendancy worth?
Mardu Ascendancy is worth about $1.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.04 to $12.49 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Mardu Ascendancy legal in Commander?
Yes — Mardu Ascendancy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mardu Ascendancy been reprinted?
Yes — Mardu Ascendancy has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mardu Ascendancy cheap?
Mardu Ascendancy trades at about $1.04 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,988 on EDHREC).