Pentavus
Pentavus Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pentavus is $0.17 (DDF #58), and the most expensive is $9.64 (MRD #226, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 47.4% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 75.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Pentavus Printings & Prices
Pentavus has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Pentavus: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for MRD #226 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #226 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #226 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #213 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #213 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #226 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | DDF #58 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #261 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #209 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #213 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #123 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Pentavus Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with five +1/+1 counters on it.
{1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Pentavite artifact creature token with flying.
{1}, Sacrifice a Pentavite: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Pentavus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Pentavus Rulings
- Sep 22, 2011 You can remove any +1/+1 counter on Pentavus to activate its first activated ability, not just ones created by Pentavus’s other abilities.
- Sep 22, 2011 You can sacrifice any Pentavite creature you control (such as an Adaptive Automaton with Pentavite as its chosen type) to activate Pentavus’s second activated ability, not just ones created by Pentavus’s other abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pentavus has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #C14-261 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| CM2 #209 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| C14 #261 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard |
| M12 #213 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
| M12 #213 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
| DDF #58 | 2010-09-03 | Rare | Standard |
| HOP #123 | 2009-09-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #226 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #226 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #C14-261 
CM2 #209 
C14 #261 
M12 #213 
DDF #58 
HOP #123 
MRD #226 Pentavus in Commander
Pentavus is the #10,653 most-played card on EDHREC, down 98 places over the last 30 days.
Pentavus FAQ
How much is Pentavus worth?
Pentavus is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $9.64 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Pentavus legal in Commander?
Yes — Pentavus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pentavus been reprinted?
Yes — Pentavus has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pentavus cheap?
Pentavus trades at about $0.28 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,653 on EDHREC).