Memory Plunder
Memory Plunder Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Memory Plunder is $1.31 (CLB #849), and the most expensive is $26.50 (SHM #169, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.31, flat over 7 days, down 2.2% over 30 days, down 9.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.61 (2026).
Memory Plunder Printings & Prices
Memory Plunder has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Memory Plunder: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $20.00 cash for SHM #169 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #169 | Foil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #169 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #849 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C17 #178 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #169 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | $2.29 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #178 | Nonfoil | $0.23 | $1.79 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #849 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
Memory Plunder Rules Text & Legality
You may cast target instant or sorcery card from an opponent's graveyard without paying its mana cost.
Memory Plunder is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Memory Plunder Rulings
- May 1, 2008 If you are unable to cast the card (there are no legal targets for the spell, for example), nothing happens when Memory Plunder resolves, and the card remains in its owner's graveyard.
- May 1, 2008 If you cast a card “without paying its mana cost,” you can't pay any alternative costs. On the other hand, if the card has additional costs (such as conspire), you may pay those.
- May 1, 2008 If you want to cast the card, you cast it as part of the resolution of Memory Plunder. Timing restrictions based on the card's type are ignored if it's a sorcery. Other casting restrictions are not (such as “Cast [this card] only during combat”).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Memory Plunder has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #849 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| C17 #178 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard |
| SHM #169 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
| SHM #169 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
CLB #849 
C17 #178 
SHM #169 Memory Plunder in Commander
Memory Plunder is the #4,627 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Memory Plunder FAQ
How much is Memory Plunder worth?
Memory Plunder is worth about $1.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.31 to $26.50 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Memory Plunder legal in Commander?
Yes — Memory Plunder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Memory Plunder been reprinted?
Yes — Memory Plunder has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Memory Plunder cheap?
Memory Plunder trades at about $1.31 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.