Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pact of Negation is $17.90 (MB2 #169), and the most expensive is $196.14 (MP2 #16, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $20.19, up 12.8% over 7 days, up 0.8% over 30 days, up 11.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $88.54 (2026).
Pact of Negation Printings & Prices
Pact of Negation has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil and silver foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Pact of Negation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $150.00 cash for FUT #42 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FUT #42 | Foil | $150.00 | $249.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #16 | Foil | $130.00 | $229.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #16 | Foil | $120.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #42 | Foil | $100.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #523 | Silver Foil | $90.00 | $149.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #169 | Foil | $80.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #523 | Nonfoil | $70.00 | $109.99 | 36% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #523 | Silver Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #169 | Foil | $52.00 | $129.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #523 | Nonfoil | $50.00 | — | — |
Pact of Negation Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell.
At the beginning of your next upkeep, pay {3}{U}{U}. If you don't, you lose the game.
Pact of Negation is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Pact of Negation Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 If Pact of Negation is countered or otherwise doesn't resolve (perhaps because its target became illegal), the delayed triggered ability that threatens you with a game loss won't trigger at the beginning of your next upkeep.
- Mar 19, 2021 If Pact of Negation resolves with a legal target but fails to counter that spell (most likely because that spell can't be countered), the delayed triggered ability will still trigger at the beginning of your next upkeep and you will have to pay. Or else.
- Jun 7, 2013 Although originally printed with a characteristic-defining ability that defined its color, this card now has a color indicator. This color indicator can't be affected by text-changing effects (such as the one created by Crystal Spray), although color-changing effects can still overwrite it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pact of Negation has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #169 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $14.03 |
| MB2 #169 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $299.96 |
| LTC #523 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| LTC #523 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| PLST #A25-68 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| TSR #77 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — |
| TSR #77 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — |
| A25 #68 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| A25 #68 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MP2 #16 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless | — |
MB2 #169 
LTC #523 
PLST #A25-68 
TSR #77 
A25 #68 
MP2 #16 Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Pact of Negation in Commander
Pact of Negation is the #361 most-played card on EDHREC.
Pact of Negation FAQ
How much is Pact of Negation worth?
Pact of Negation is worth about $20.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $17.90 to $196.14 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Pact of Negation legal in Commander?
Yes — Pact of Negation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pact of Negation been reprinted?
Yes — Pact of Negation has been reprinted 14 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pact of Negation expensive?
Pact of Negation holds a $20.19 price because Commander demand is high (#361 on EDHREC) and even with 14 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.