Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Merfolk Sovereign is $0.26 (E02 #10), and the most expensive is $9.68 (M10 #62, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.46, up 76.9% over 7 days, up 91.7% over 30 days, up 70.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.46 (2026).
Merfolk Sovereign Printings & Prices
Merfolk Sovereign has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Merfolk Sovereign: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for M10 #62 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M10 #62 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #65 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #321 | Nonfoil | $0.32 | $0.79 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #62 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #11 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | E02 #10 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #65 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #65 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #164 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #164 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Merfolk Sovereign Rules Text & Legality
Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1.
{T}: Target Merfolk creature can't be blocked this turn.
Merfolk Sovereign is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Merfolk Sovereign Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 To have any effect, Merfolk Sovereign's activated ability must be activated before the declare blockers step begins. Once a Merfolk has become blocked, activating Merfolk Sovereign's ability won't change that.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Merfolk Sovereign has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #164 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | $0.17 |
| J22 #321 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| E02 #10 | 2017-11-24 | Rare | Standard | — |
| DDT #11 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M11 #65 | 2010-07-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M11 #65 | 2010-07-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M10 #62 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| M10 #62 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
LCC #164 
J22 #321 
E02 #10 
DDT #11 
M11 #65 
M10 #62 Merfolk Sovereign in Commander
Merfolk Sovereign is the #4,129 most-played card on EDHREC, up 49 places over the last 30 days.
Merfolk Sovereign FAQ
How much is Merfolk Sovereign worth?
Merfolk Sovereign is worth about $0.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.26 to $9.68 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Merfolk Sovereign legal in Commander?
Yes — Merfolk Sovereign is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Merfolk Sovereign been reprinted?
Yes — Merfolk Sovereign has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Merfolk Sovereign cheap?
Merfolk Sovereign trades at about $0.46 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.