Pact of the Serpent
Pact of the Serpent Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pact of the Serpent is $0.97 (LCC #206), and the most expensive is $4.29 (KHC #9). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.97, up 38.6% over 7 days, up 24.4% over 30 days, up 42.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.55 (2024).
Pact of the Serpent Printings & Prices
Pact of the Serpent has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Pact of the Serpent: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for KHC #9; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KHC #9 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #206 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #206 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
Pact of the Serpent Rules Text & Legality
Choose a creature type. Target player draws X cards and loses X life, where X is the number of creatures they control of the chosen type.
Pact of the Serpent is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Pact of the Serpent Rulings
- Feb 5, 2021 The value of X is based on the number of creatures the player controls of the chosen type as Pact of the Serpent resolves.
- Feb 5, 2021 You choose the target player as you cast Pact of the Serpent, but you don't choose the creature type until the spell resolves.
- Feb 5, 2021 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Squirrel or Knight. You can't choose card types (e.g., artifact) or supertypes (e.g., snow).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #206 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | $0.48 |
| KHC #9 | 2021-02-05 | Rare | Standard | — |
LCC #206 
KHC #9 Pact of the Serpent in Commander
Pact of the Serpent is the #2,176 most-played card on EDHREC, down 24 places over the last 30 days.
Pact of the Serpent FAQ
How much is Pact of the Serpent worth?
Pact of the Serpent is worth about $0.97 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.97 to $4.29 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Pact of the Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Pact of the Serpent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Pact of the Serpent been reprinted?
Yes — Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pact of the Serpent cheap?
Pact of the Serpent trades at about $0.97 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.