Mind Flayer
Mind Flayer Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mind Flayer is $0.39 (AFR #63), and the most expensive is $4.99 (PAFR #63a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 7.1% over 7 days, up 18.2% over 30 days, up 8.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.42 (2026).
Mind Flayer Printings & Prices
Mind Flayer has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Mind Flayer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.50 cash for PAFR #63a (Foil).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63a | Foil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63p | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63s | Foil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63p | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #308 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #63 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #308 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #63 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #728 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #728 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Mind Flayer Rules Text & Legality
Dominate Monster — When this creature enters, gain control of target creature for as long as you control this creature.
Mind Flayer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Mind Flayer Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 If Mind Flayer leaves the battlefield or you lose control of it before its Dominate Monster ability resolves, control of the target creature doesn't change at all.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mind Flayer has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #728 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| AFR #63 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #63 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #63p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| AFR #308 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| AFR #308 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
CLB #728 
PAFR #63s 
AFR #63 Mind Flayer in Commander
Mind Flayer is the #4,514 most-played card on EDHREC, down 48 places over the last 30 days.
Mind Flayer FAQ
How much is Mind Flayer worth?
Mind Flayer is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $4.99 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Mind Flayer legal in Commander?
Yes — Mind Flayer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mind Flayer been reprinted?
Yes — Mind Flayer has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mind Flayer cheap?
Mind Flayer trades at about $0.39 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.