Necrotic Ooze
Necrotic Ooze Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Necrotic Ooze is $2.24 (2X2 #83, Foil), and the most expensive is $11.93 (SLD #133, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.93, up 338.6% over 7 days, up 5.5% over 30 days, up 439.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.93 (2026).
Necrotic Ooze Printings & Prices
Necrotic Ooze has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in etched, nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted and borderless treatments.
Sell Necrotic Ooze: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.20 cash for SOM #72 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #72 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #133 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #441 | Etched | $5.20 | $8.49 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #441 | Etched | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #83 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #133 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #72 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #83 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | $2.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #83 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #72 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | — | — |
Necrotic Ooze Rules Text & Legality
As long as this creature is on the battlefield, it has all activated abilities of all creature cards in all graveyards.
Necrotic Ooze is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Necrotic Ooze Rulings
- Jan 1, 2011 Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keywords are activated abilities; they have colons in their reminder text.
- Jan 1, 2011 If an activated ability of a card in a graveyard references the card it's printed on by name, treat Necrotic Ooze's version of that ability as though it referenced Necrotic Ooze by name instead. For example, if Cudgel Troll (which says "{G}: Regenerate Cudgel Troll") is in a graveyard, Necrotic Ooze has the ability "{G}: Regenerate Necrotic Ooze."
- Jan 1, 2011 Necrotic Ooze gains only activated abilities. It doesn't gain keyword abilities (unless those keyword abilities are activated), triggered abilities, or static abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Necrotic Ooze has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #441 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2X2 #83 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 2X2 #83 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #133 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SOM #72 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #72 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
2X2 #441 
SLD #133 
SOM #72 Necrotic Ooze in Commander
Necrotic Ooze is the #4,761 most-played card on EDHREC, down 16 places over the last 30 days.
Necrotic Ooze FAQ
How much is Necrotic Ooze worth?
Necrotic Ooze is worth about $11.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.67 to $11.93 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Necrotic Ooze legal in Commander?
Yes — Necrotic Ooze is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Necrotic Ooze been reprinted?
Yes — Necrotic Ooze has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Necrotic Ooze expensive?
Necrotic Ooze holds a $11.93 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.