Momentous Fall
Momentous Fall Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Momentous Fall is $2.97 (JMP #411), and the most expensive is $31.50 (ROE #197, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.39, up 49.3% over 7 days, up 49.3% over 30 days, up 29.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.39 (2026).
Momentous Fall Printings & Prices
Momentous Fall has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Momentous Fall: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for ROE #197 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ROE #197 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #197 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #197 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #411 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | JMP #411 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #197 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | C19 #173 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
Momentous Fall Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
You draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then you gain life equal to its toughness.
Momentous Fall is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Momentous Fall Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
- Apr 15, 2013 You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- Jun 15, 2010 The sacrificed creature’s last known existence on the battlefield is checked to determine its power and its toughness.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Momentous Fall has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #411 | 2020-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C19 #173 | 2019-08-23 | Rare | Standard |
| ROE #197 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| ROE #197 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
JMP #411 
C19 #173 
ROE #197 Momentous Fall in Commander
Momentous Fall is the #2,549 most-played card on EDHREC, down 24 places over the last 30 days.
Momentous Fall FAQ
How much is Momentous Fall worth?
Momentous Fall is worth about $4.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $2.97 to $31.50 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Momentous Fall legal in Commander?
Yes — Momentous Fall is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Momentous Fall been reprinted?
Yes — Momentous Fall has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Momentous Fall cheap?
Momentous Fall trades at about $4.39 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.