Natural Selection
Natural Selection Price Summary
As of Jul 31, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Natural Selection is $12.63 (CED #213), and the most expensive is $229.99 (LEB #213). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $229.99, up 184.6% over 7 days, up 184.0% over 30 days, up 183.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $229.99 (2026).
Natural Selection Printings & Prices
Natural Selection has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Natural Selection: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $480.00 cash for LEA #212; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #212 | Nonfoil | $480.00 | $799.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #213 | Nonfoil | $175.00 | $349.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #505 | Nonfoil | $150.00 | $229.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #213 | Nonfoil | $36.00 | $89.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #208 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $24.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #213 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #213 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $16.99 | 50% |
Natural Selection Rules Text & Legality
Look at the top three cards of target player's library, then put them back in any order. You may have that player shuffle.
Natural Selection is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Natural Selection Rulings
- Jul 15, 2007 This is now targeted.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Natural Selection has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #208 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #505 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #213 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #213 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #213 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #213 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #212 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #208 
CED #213 
CEI #213 
2ED #213 
LEB #213 
LEA #212 Natural Selection in Commander
Natural Selection is the #27,971 most-played card on EDHREC, down 286 places over the last 30 days.
Natural Selection FAQ
How much is Natural Selection worth?
Natural Selection is worth about $229.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 31, 2026. Prices range from $80.81 to $229.99 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Natural Selection legal in Commander?
Yes — Natural Selection is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Natural Selection been reprinted?
Yes — Natural Selection has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Natural Selection expensive?
Natural Selection holds a $229.99 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.