Monkey Cage
Monkey Cage Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Monkey Cage is $2.64 (J22 #787), and the most expensive is $19.66 (MMQ #307, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.64, up 3.1% over 7 days, up 30.1% over 30 days, up 61.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.44 (2026).
Monkey Cage Printings & Prices
Monkey Cage has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Monkey Cage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.00 cash for MMQ #307 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #307 | Foil | $17.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #307 | Foil | $16.00 | $39.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #307 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #307 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #787 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #787 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Monkey Cage Rules Text & Legality
When a creature enters, sacrifice this artifact and create X 2/2 green Monkey creature tokens, where X is that creature's mana value.
Monkey Cage is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Monkey Cage has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #787 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #307 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #307 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
J22 #787 
MMQ #307 Monkey Cage in Commander
Monkey Cage is the #12,141 most-played card on EDHREC, down 121 places over the last 30 days.
Monkey Cage FAQ
How much is Monkey Cage worth?
Monkey Cage is worth about $2.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $2.64 to $19.66 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Monkey Cage legal in Commander?
Yes — Monkey Cage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Monkey Cage been reprinted?
Yes — Monkey Cage has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Monkey Cage cheap?
Monkey Cage trades at about $2.64 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,141 on EDHREC).