Phenax, God of Deception
Phenax, God of Deception Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phenax, God of Deception is $17.21 (BNG #152), and the most expensive is $35.84 (SLD #75, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $17.21, down 0.2% over 7 days, up 12.4% over 30 days, up 3.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.92 (2026).
Phenax, God of Deception Printings & Prices
Phenax, God of Deception has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Phenax, God of Deception: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.00 cash for BNG #152 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BNG #152 | Foil | $22.00 | $54.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #75 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #BNG-152 | Nonfoil | $10.25 | $16.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #152 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $15.99 | 59% |
Phenax, God of Deception Rules Text & Legality
Indestructible
As long as your devotion to blue and black is less than seven, Phenax isn't a creature.
Creatures you control have "{T}: Target player mills X cards, where X is this creature's toughness."
Phenax, God of Deception is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Phenax, God of Deception Rulings
- Jan 24, 2020 As a God enters the battlefield, your devotion to its color will determine whether any replacement effects that affect creatures entering the battlefield apply to that God. Because replacement effects are considered before the God is on the battlefield, the mana symbols in its mana cost won't be counted when determining this.
- Jan 24, 2020 Counters put on a God remain on it while it's not a creature, even if they have no effect.
- Jan 24, 2020 If a God is attacking or blocking and it stops being a creature, it will be removed from combat. It won't rejoin combat if it resumes being a creature later during that combat.
- Jan 24, 2020 If a God stops being a creature, it loses the type creature and the creature type God. It continues to be a legendary enchantment.
- Jan 24, 2020 If an effect causes a God to lose all abilities, its ability that causes it to stop being a creature still applies if appropriate.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phenax, God of Deception has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #BNG-152 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #75 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Showcase |
| BNG #152 | 2014-02-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| BNG #152 | 2014-02-07 | Mythic | Standard |
PLST #BNG-152 
SLD #75 
BNG #152 Phenax, God of Deception in Commander
Phenax, God of Deception is the #4,996 most-played card on EDHREC, down 79 places over the last 30 days.
Phenax, God of Deception FAQ
How much is Phenax, God of Deception worth?
Phenax, God of Deception is worth about $17.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $17.21 to $35.84 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Phenax, God of Deception legal in Commander?
Yes — Phenax, God of Deception is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Phenax, God of Deception been reprinted?
Yes — Phenax, God of Deception has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phenax, God of Deception expensive?
Phenax, God of Deception trades at $17.21 on printing supply and steady demand.