Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phyrexian Altar is $56.10 (2X2 #311, Foil), and the most expensive is $480.00 (INV #306, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $56.75, up 2.9% over 7 days, up 2.3% over 30 days, up 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $61.09 (2025).
Phyrexian Altar Printings & Prices
Phyrexian Altar has 8 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil, halo foil and etched finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Phyrexian Altar: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $500.00 cash for INV #306 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #306 | Foil | $500.00 | $999.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #306 | Foil | $350.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #43 | Halo Foil | $85.00 | $149.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #563 | Etched | $57.00 | $94.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #563 | Etched | $45.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #306 | Nonfoil | $45.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #396 | Foil | $45.00 | $89.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #16 | Foil | $44.00 | $79.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | INV #306 | Nonfoil | $41.00 | $89.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #396 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
Phyrexian Altar Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice a creature: Add one mana of any color.
Phyrexian Altar is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phyrexian Altar has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC #16 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #16 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #43 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2X2 #563 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2X2 #396 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2X2 #396 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2X2 #311 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 2X2 #311 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| PLST #UMA-232 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| UMA #232 | 2018-12-07 | Rare | Standard |
SLC #16 
2X2 #563 
PLST #UMA-232 
UMA #232 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Phyrexian Altar in Commander
Phyrexian Altar is the #308 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Phyrexian Altar FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Altar worth?
Phyrexian Altar is worth about $56.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $56.32 to $480.00 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Phyrexian Altar legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexian Altar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Phyrexian Altar been reprinted?
Yes — Phyrexian Altar has been reprinted 13 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phyrexian Altar expensive?
Phyrexian Altar holds a $56.75 price because Commander demand is high (#308 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.