Memory Jar
Memory Jar Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Memory Jar is $36.32 (ULG #129), and the most expensive is $342.34 (ULG #129, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $36.32, down 0.1% over 7 days, down 0.1% over 30 days, up 3.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $37.56 (2024).
Memory Jar Printings & Prices
Memory Jar has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Memory Jar: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $390.00 cash for ULG #129 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #129 | Foil | $390.00 | $649.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #129 | Foil | $200.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | V10 #8 | Foil | $36.00 | $54.99 | 35% |
| CoolStuffInc | V10 #8 | Foil | $24.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #129 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | $39.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #129 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | — | — |
Memory Jar Rules Text & Legality
{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Each player exiles all cards from their hand face down and draws seven cards. At the beginning of the next end step, each player discards their hand and returns to their hand each card they exiled this way.
Memory Jar is legal in Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Memory Jar Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You can’t look at the cards you exiled until they return to your hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Memory Jar has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| V10 #8 | 2010-08-27 | Mythic | Standard |
| ULG #129 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #129 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
V10 #8 
ULG #129 Memory Jar in Commander
Memory Jar is the #6,778 most-played card on EDHREC, up 21 places over the last 30 days.
Memory Jar FAQ
How much is Memory Jar worth?
Memory Jar is worth about $36.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $36.32 to $342.34 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Memory Jar legal in Commander?
Yes — Memory Jar is legal in Commander.
Has Memory Jar been reprinted?
Yes — Memory Jar has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Memory Jar expensive?
Memory Jar holds a $36.32 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.