Meishin, the Mind Cage
Meishin, the Mind Cage Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Meishin, the Mind Cage is $1.57 (SOK #44), and the most expensive is $19.25 (SOK #44, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.57, up 1.3% over 7 days, up 1.3% over 30 days, up 0.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.10 (2024).
Meishin, the Mind Cage Printings & Prices
Meishin, the Mind Cage has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Meishin, the Mind Cage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for SOK #44 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOK #44 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #44 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $2.79 | 53% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #44 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Meishin, the Mind Cage Rules Text & Legality
All creatures get -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
Meishin, the Mind Cage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Meishin, the Mind Cage has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOK #44 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
| SOK #44 | 2005-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
SOK #44 Meishin, the Mind Cage in Commander
Meishin, the Mind Cage is the #17,530 most-played card on EDHREC, down 210 places over the last 30 days.
Meishin, the Mind Cage FAQ
How much is Meishin, the Mind Cage worth?
Meishin, the Mind Cage is worth about $1.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.57 to $19.25 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Meishin, the Mind Cage legal in Commander?
Yes — Meishin, the Mind Cage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Meishin, the Mind Cage been reprinted?
Yes — Meishin, the Mind Cage has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Meishin, the Mind Cage cheap?
Meishin, the Mind Cage trades at about $1.57 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,530 on EDHREC).