Persecute
Persecute Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Persecute is $0.42 (8ED #151), and the most expensive is $239.99 (7ED #154★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.68, up 74.4% over 7 days, up 79.0% over 30 days, up 94.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.41 (2026).
Persecute Printings & Prices
Persecute has 9 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Persecute: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.85 cash for USG #146; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 66% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | USG #146 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #146 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #154 | Nonfoil | $0.32 | $0.79 | 59% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #151 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #151 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #154 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #tvdl154sb | Nonfoil | $0.07 | $0.69 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #js146sb | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #151 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Persecute Rules Text & Legality
Choose a color. Target player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color.
Persecute is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Persecute Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The color is chosen on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Persecute has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9ED #151 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #151★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #151 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #151★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| WC01 #tvdl154sb | 2001-08-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #154★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #154 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| WC99 #js146sb | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #146 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
9ED #151 
8ED #151 
WC01 #tvdl154sb 
7ED #154★ 
WC99 #js146sb 
USG #146 Persecute in Commander
Persecute is the #23,377 most-played card on EDHREC, down 260 places over the last 30 days.
Persecute FAQ
How much is Persecute worth?
Persecute is worth about $0.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.42 to $239.99 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Persecute legal in Commander?
Yes — Persecute is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Persecute been reprinted?
Yes — Persecute has been reprinted 9 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Persecute cheap?
Persecute trades at about $0.68 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,377 on EDHREC).