Pestilence
Pestilence Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pestilence is $0.25 (4ED #152), and the most expensive is $68.85 (LEA #120). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 30.0% over 7 days, down 7.1% over 30 days, up 56.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $25.94 (2026).
Pestilence Printings & Prices
Pestilence has 15 tracked printings across 14 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Pestilence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for LEA #120; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #120 | Nonfoil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #121 | Nonfoil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #414 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $29.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #121 | Nonfoil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-147 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #121 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $3.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #49 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #121 | Nonfoil | $0.53 | $1.49 | 64% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #117 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #186 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
Pestilence Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.
{B}: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each creature and each player.
Pestilence is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Pestilence Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 It will stay on the battlefield if there is a creature that is put into the graveyard during the end step. This is because this ability will not trigger at all if there is at least one creature on the battlefield as the end step begins.
- Jun 1, 2011 Note that "until end of turn" effects wear off after "at the beginning of the end step" triggered abilities, so an artifact that animates until end of turn can keep this on the battlefield.
- Oct 4, 2004 Each activation is considered a new damage effect. An activation can only be 1 point of damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pestilence has been reprinted 15 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #117 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #414 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #USG-147 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| BRB #49 | 1999-11-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 6ED #149 | 1999-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #147 | 1998-10-12 | Common | Standard |
| 5ED #186 | 1997-03-24 | Common | Standard |
| 4ED #152 | 1995-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| SUM #122 | 1994-06-21 | Common | Standard |
| 3ED #122 | 1994-04-11 | Common | Standard |
30A #117 
PLST #USG-147 
BRB #49 
6ED #149 
USG #147 
5ED #186 
4ED #152 
SUM #122 
3ED #122 Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.
Pestilence in Commander
Pestilence is the #4,201 most-played card on EDHREC, up 39 places over the last 30 days.
Pestilence FAQ
How much is Pestilence worth?
Pestilence is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $68.85 across 15 tracked printings.
Is Pestilence legal in Commander?
Yes — Pestilence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Pestilence been reprinted?
Yes — Pestilence has been reprinted 15 times, with 15 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pestilence cheap?
Pestilence trades at about $0.39 — 15 reprints keep supply plentiful.