Monk Class
Monk Class Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Monk Class is $0.38 (AFR #228), and the most expensive is $9.99 (PAFR #228a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.38, down 2.6% over 7 days, down 5.0% over 30 days, up 5.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.52 (2025).
Monk Class Printings & Prices
Monk Class has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Monk Class: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for PAFR #228a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #228a | Foil | $5.50 | $8.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #228p | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #228 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #228 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Monk Class Rules Text & Legality
(Gain the next level as a sorcery to add its ability.)
The second spell you cast each turn costs {1} less to cast.
{W}{U}: Level 2
When this Class becomes level 2, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.
{1}{W}{U}: Level 3
At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. For as long as it remains exiled, it has "You may cast this card from exile as long as you've cast another spell this turn."
Monk Class is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Monk Class Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 Each Class has five abilities. The three in the major sections of its text box are class abilities. Class abilities can be static, activated, or triggered abilities. The other two are level abilities, one activated ability to advance the Class to level 2 and another to advance the Class to level 3.
- Jul 23, 2021 Each Class starts with only the first of three class abilities. As the first level ability resolves, the Class becomes level 2 and gains the second class ability. As the second level ability resolves, the Class becomes level 3 and gains the third class ability.
- Jul 23, 2021 Gaining a level is a normal activated ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
- Jul 23, 2021 Gaining a level won't remove abilities that a Class had at a previous level.
- Jul 23, 2021 If Monk Class is the first spell you cast, the next spell is the second spell and costs {1} less. If Monk Class is the second (or later) spell you cast, its bonus won't apply until the next turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Monk Class has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAFR #228p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #228p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| AFR #228 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #228 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #228a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #228s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
PAFR #228p 
AFR #228 Monk Class in Commander
Monk Class is the #9,599 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Monk Class FAQ
How much is Monk Class worth?
Monk Class is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.38 to $9.99 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Monk Class legal in Commander?
Yes — Monk Class is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Monk Class been reprinted?
Yes — Monk Class has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Monk Class cheap?
Monk Class trades at about $0.38 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,599 on EDHREC).