Monologue Tax
Monologue Tax Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Monologue Tax is $1.85 (MSC #317, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $9.24 (C21 #346, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.96, up 142.9% over 7 days, down 32.6% over 30 days, up 90.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.96 (2026).
Monologue Tax Printings & Prices
Monologue Tax has 8 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Monologue Tax: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for C21 #346; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C21 #346 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1838 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #346 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSC #317 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | MSC #139 | Surge Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #19 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1838 | Nonfoil | $0.90 | $4.49 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | MSC #317 | Nonfoil | $0.90 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #157 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #19 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Monologue Tax Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent casts their second spell each turn, you create a Treasure token.
Monologue Tax is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Monologue Tax Rulings
- Apr 16, 2021 It doesn't matter if Monologue Tax was on the battlefield for the first spell. It also doesn't matter if that first spell resolved or not.
- Apr 16, 2021 Nothing special happens on the third spell, fourth spell, and so on.
- Apr 16, 2021 The ability can trigger once each turn for each opponent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Monologue Tax has been reprinted 7 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 55% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #157 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $4.35 | $3.84 | $1.97 | $1.78 |
| SOC #157 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DSC #100 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | $2.25 | $1.26 | $1.07 | $1.32 |
| PLST #C21-19 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1838 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #346 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #19 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #157 
DSC #100 
PLST #C21-19 
SLD #1838 
C21 #346 Monologue Tax in Commander
Monologue Tax is the #1,161 most-played card on EDHREC, up 47 places over the last 30 days.
Monologue Tax FAQ
How much is Monologue Tax worth?
Monologue Tax is worth about $3.96 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.85 to $9.24 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Monologue Tax legal in Commander?
Yes — Monologue Tax is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Monologue Tax been reprinted?
Yes — Monologue Tax has been reprinted 7 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Monologue Tax cheap?
Monologue Tax trades at about $3.96 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.