Perplex
Perplex Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Perplex is $1.31 (RAV #217), and the most expensive is $16.25 (RAV #217, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.31, down 2.2% over 7 days, down 16.0% over 30 days, down 16.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.22 (2025).
Perplex Printings & Prices
Perplex has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Perplex: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for RAV #217 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #217 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #217 | Foil | $5.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #217 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #217 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
Perplex Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell unless its controller discards their hand.
Transmute {1}{U}{B} ({1}{U}{B}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)
Perplex is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Perplex Rulings
- Oct 1, 2005 If the spell’s controller has no cards in their hand, that player can still choose to discard their hand and prevent the spell from being countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Perplex has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV #217 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| RAV #217 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
RAV #217 Perplex in Commander
Perplex is the #5,171 most-played card on EDHREC, up 23 places over the last 30 days.
Perplex FAQ
How much is Perplex worth?
Perplex is worth about $1.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.31 to $16.25 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Perplex legal in Commander?
Yes — Perplex is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Perplex been reprinted?
Yes — Perplex has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Perplex cheap?
Perplex trades at about $1.31 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,171 on EDHREC).