Martyr's Cause
Martyr's Cause Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Martyr's Cause is $1.35 (ULG #13), and the most expensive is $13.88 (ULG #13, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.36, up 7.1% over 7 days, up 3.0% over 30 days, up 51.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.82 (2025).
Martyr's Cause Printings & Prices
Martyr's Cause has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Martyr's Cause: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.50 cash for ULG #13 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #13 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #13 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #13 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ULG-13 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
Martyr's Cause Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Martyr's Cause is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Martyr's Cause has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ULG-13 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ULG #13 | 1999-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ULG #13 | 1999-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #ULG-13 
ULG #13 Martyr's Cause in Commander
Martyr's Cause is the #7,974 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.
Martyr's Cause FAQ
How much is Martyr's Cause worth?
Martyr's Cause is worth about $1.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.35 to $13.88 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Martyr's Cause legal in Commander?
Yes — Martyr's Cause is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Martyr's Cause been reprinted?
Yes — Martyr's Cause has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Martyr's Cause cheap?
Martyr's Cause trades at about $1.36 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,974 on EDHREC).