Master Splicer
Master Splicer Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Master Splicer is $0.14 (PLST #NPH-16), and the most expensive is $5.23 (NPH #16, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, up 16.7% over 7 days, up 7.7% over 30 days, down 12.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Master Splicer Printings & Prices
Master Splicer has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Master Splicer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.88 cash for NPH #16 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #16 | Foil | $1.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #16 | Foil | $0.88 | $2.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #22 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #15 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #29 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | MM3 #15 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #15 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #29 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #194 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #NPH-16 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Master Splicer Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, create a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature token.
Golems you control get +1/+1.
Master Splicer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Master Splicer Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 Because damage remains marked on a creature until the damage is removed as the turn ends, nonlethal damage dealt to a Golem you control may become lethal if Master Splicer leaves the battlefield during that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Master Splicer has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC #194 | 2023-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #NPH-16 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2XM #22 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2XM #22 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M20 #29 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M20 #29 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #15 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #15 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #16 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #16 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
MOC #194 
PLST #NPH-16 
2XM #22 
M20 #29 
MM3 #15 
NPH #16 Master Splicer in Commander
Master Splicer is the #7,951 most-played card on EDHREC, down 98 places over the last 30 days.
Master Splicer FAQ
How much is Master Splicer worth?
Master Splicer is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $5.23 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Master Splicer legal in Commander?
Yes — Master Splicer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Master Splicer been reprinted?
Yes — Master Splicer has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Master Splicer cheap?
Master Splicer trades at about $0.14 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,951 on EDHREC).