Mesmeric Fiend
Mesmeric Fiend Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mesmeric Fiend is $0.84 (PLST #TOR-69), and the most expensive is $32.28 (TOR #69, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.84, up 5.0% over 7 days, up 10.5% over 30 days, down 25.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.44 (2026).
Mesmeric Fiend Printings & Prices
Mesmeric Fiend has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mesmeric Fiend: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for TOR #69 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TOR #69 | Foil | $14.00 | $34.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TOR #69 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #97 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #TOR-69 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $1.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | TOR #69 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | DDK #7 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #97 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | $2.29 | 85% |
Mesmeric Fiend Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand and you choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card.
When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to its owner's hand.
Mesmeric Fiend is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Mesmeric Fiend Rulings
- Mar 16, 2018 If Mesmeric Fiend leaves the battlefield before its first ability has resolved, its second ability will trigger and do nothing. Then its first ability will resolve and exile a nonland card from the target opponent's hand indefinitely.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mesmeric Fiend has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #TOR-69 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| A25 #97 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| A25 #97 | 2018-03-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDK #7 | 2013-03-15 | Common | Standard |
| TOR #69 | 2002-02-04 | Common | Standard |
| TOR #69 | 2002-02-04 | Common | Standard |
PLST #TOR-69 
A25 #97 
DDK #7 
TOR #69 Mesmeric Fiend in Commander
Mesmeric Fiend is the #20,022 most-played card on EDHREC, down 198 places over the last 30 days.
Mesmeric Fiend FAQ
How much is Mesmeric Fiend worth?
Mesmeric Fiend is worth about $0.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.84 to $32.28 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Mesmeric Fiend legal in Commander?
Yes — Mesmeric Fiend is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Mesmeric Fiend been reprinted?
Yes — Mesmeric Fiend has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mesmeric Fiend cheap?
Mesmeric Fiend trades at about $0.84 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,022 on EDHREC).