Mordenkainen
Mordenkainen Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mordenkainen is $1.20 (AFR #64), and the most expensive is $48.56 (PAFR #64a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.20, up 1.7% over 7 days, up 6.2% over 30 days, up 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.79 (2025).
Mordenkainen Printings & Prices
Mordenkainen has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Mordenkainen: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for PAFR #64a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #64a | Foil | $17.50 | $29.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #64p | Foil | $7.20 | $11.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #64p | Nonfoil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #64s | Foil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #64 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #283 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #64 | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #283 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
Mordenkainen Rules Text & Legality
+2: Draw two cards, then put a card from your hand on the bottom of your library.
−2: Create a blue Dog Illusion creature token with "This token's power and toughness are each equal to twice the number of cards in your hand."
−10: Exchange your hand and library, then shuffle. You get an emblem with "You have no maximum hand size."
Mordenkainen is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Mordenkainen Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 The cards put into your hand due to Mordenkainen's last ability aren't "drawn." Anything that cares about you drawing cards won't notice your hand suddenly becoming very, very well-stocked.
- Jul 23, 2021 The power and toughness of the Dog Illusion token will change as the number of cards in your hand changes.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mordenkainen has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAFR #64a | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| AFR #64 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| AFR #64 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| AFR #283 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Borderless |
| AFR #283 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Borderless |
| PAFR #64s | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| PAFR #64p | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #64p | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
PAFR #64a 
AFR #64 Mordenkainen in Commander
Mordenkainen is the #8,040 most-played card on EDHREC, down 143 places over the last 30 days.
Mordenkainen FAQ
How much is Mordenkainen worth?
Mordenkainen is worth about $1.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.20 to $48.56 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Mordenkainen legal in Commander?
Yes — Mordenkainen is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mordenkainen been reprinted?
Yes — Mordenkainen has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mordenkainen cheap?
Mordenkainen trades at about $1.20 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,040 on EDHREC).