Parallax Wave
Parallax Wave Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Parallax Wave is $20.27 (WC00 #nl17sb), and the most expensive is $436.99 (NEM #17, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $31.53, down 0.6% over 7 days, down 0.6% over 30 days, up 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $36.93 (2026).
Parallax Wave Printings & Prices
Parallax Wave has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Parallax Wave: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $350.00 cash for NEM #17 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEM #17 | Foil | $350.00 | $699.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | NEM #17 | Foil | $350.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEM #17 | Nonfoil | $27.00 | $44.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | NEM #17 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #NEM-17 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $37.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #tvdl17 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $11.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #nl17sb | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $11.99 | 67% |
Parallax Wave Rules Text & Legality
Fading 5 (This enchantment enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)
Remove a fade counter from this enchantment: Exile target creature.
When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, each player returns to the battlefield all cards they own exiled with it.
Parallax Wave is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Parallax Wave has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #NEM-17 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| WC00 #tvdl17 | 2000-08-02 | Rare | Standard |
| WC00 #nl17sb | 2000-08-02 | Rare | Standard |
| NEM #17 | 2000-02-14 | Rare | Standard |
| NEM #17 | 2000-02-14 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #NEM-17 
WC00 #tvdl17 
NEM #17 Parallax Wave in Commander
Parallax Wave is the #12,005 most-played card on EDHREC, down 59 places over the last 30 days.
Parallax Wave FAQ
How much is Parallax Wave worth?
Parallax Wave is worth about $31.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $31.53 to $436.99 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Parallax Wave legal in Commander?
Yes — Parallax Wave is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Parallax Wave been reprinted?
Yes — Parallax Wave has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Parallax Wave expensive?
Parallax Wave holds a $31.53 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.