Mindcrank
Mindcrank Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mindcrank is $9.17 (NPH #144), and the most expensive is $37.79 (NPH #144, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.72, up 19.7% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 38.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.72 (2026).
Mindcrank Printings & Prices
Mindcrank has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Mindcrank: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.00 cash for SLD #2186 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 37% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2186 | Foil | $19.00 | $29.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2186 | Nonfoil | $14.50 | $24.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2186 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #144 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2186 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #220 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2456 | Foil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2456 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #866 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $12.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #144 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
Mindcrank Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent loses life, that player mills that many cards. (Damage causes loss of life.)
Mindcrank is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Mindcrank Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 Damage dealt to an opponent usually causes that opponent to lose life. An opponent paying life also causes loss of life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mindcrank has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #866 | 2022-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #2186 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2186 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2456 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2456 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| IMA #220 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| IMA #220 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #144 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #144 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
CLB #866 
SLD #2186 
IMA #220 
NPH #144 Mindcrank in Commander
Mindcrank is the #966 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Mindcrank FAQ
How much is Mindcrank worth?
Mindcrank is worth about $13.72 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $9.17 to $37.79 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Mindcrank legal in Commander?
Yes — Mindcrank is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mindcrank been reprinted?
Yes — Mindcrank has been reprinted 9 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mindcrank expensive?
Mindcrank holds a $13.72 price because Commander demand is high (#966 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.