Paradoxical Outcome
Paradoxical Outcome Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Paradoxical Outcome is $0.26 (MB2 #33), and the most expensive is $107.95 (TSR #314, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.30, up 400.0% over 7 days, up 381.5% over 30 days, up 251.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.30 (2026).
Paradoxical Outcome Printings & Prices
Paradoxical Outcome has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Paradoxical Outcome: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $50.00 cash for TSR #314 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSR #314 | Foil | $50.00 | $99.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #60 | Foil | $2.40 | $5.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #60s | Foil | $1.85 | $5.49 | 66% |
| CoolStuffInc | KLD #60 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #314 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #33 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #314 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #60 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #33 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Paradoxical Outcome Rules Text & Legality
Return any number of target nonland, nontoken permanents you control to their owners' hands. Draw a card for each card returned to your hand this way.
Paradoxical Outcome is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Paradoxical Outcome Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 If a melded or merged permanent is returned to your hand this way, you'll draw a card for each of its components that are cards.
- Mar 19, 2021 If you control but don't own some of the target permanents, they won't count when determining how many cards you draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Paradoxical Outcome has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #33 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $1.17 |
| TSR #314 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — |
| TSR #314 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — |
| KLD #60 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard | — |
| KLD #60 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard | — |
| PKLD #60s | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Prerelease | — |
Paradoxical Outcome in Commander
Paradoxical Outcome is the #6,686 most-played card on EDHREC, down 53 places over the last 30 days.
Paradoxical Outcome FAQ
How much is Paradoxical Outcome worth?
Paradoxical Outcome is worth about $1.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.26 to $107.95 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Commander?
Yes — Paradoxical Outcome is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Paradoxical Outcome been reprinted?
Yes — Paradoxical Outcome has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Paradoxical Outcome cheap?
Paradoxical Outcome trades at about $1.30 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,686 on EDHREC).