Overwhelming Intellect
Overwhelming Intellect Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Overwhelming Intellect is $0.24 (DDJ #28), and the most expensive is $6.67 (SOK #51, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, up 8.3% over 7 days, up 8.3% over 30 days, up 13.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.28 (2024).
Overwhelming Intellect Printings & Prices
Overwhelming Intellect has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Overwhelming Intellect: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for SOK #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #51 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #51 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | DDJ #28 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #51 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Overwhelming Intellect Rules Text & Legality
Counter target creature spell. Draw cards equal to that spell's mana value.
Overwhelming Intellect is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Overwhelming Intellect has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDJ #28 | 2012-09-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOK #51 | 2005-06-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOK #51 | 2005-06-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDJ #28 
SOK #51 Overwhelming Intellect in Commander
Overwhelming Intellect is the #17,473 most-played card on EDHREC, down 215 places over the last 30 days.
Overwhelming Intellect FAQ
How much is Overwhelming Intellect worth?
Overwhelming Intellect is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.24 to $6.67 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Overwhelming Intellect legal in Commander?
Yes — Overwhelming Intellect is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Overwhelming Intellect been reprinted?
Yes — Overwhelming Intellect has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Overwhelming Intellect cheap?
Overwhelming Intellect trades at about $0.26 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,473 on EDHREC).