Phyrexian Totem
Phyrexian Totem Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phyrexian Totem is $0.14 (TSP #261), and the most expensive is $0.65 (TSP #261, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, down 6.7% over 7 days, down 22.2% over 30 days, down 17.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2024).
Phyrexian Totem Printings & Prices
Phyrexian Totem has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Phyrexian Totem: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for TSP #261 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #261 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #261 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DDE #20 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #261 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Phyrexian Totem Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {B}.
{2}{B}: This artifact becomes a 5/5 black Phyrexian Horror artifact creature with trample until end of turn.
Whenever this permanent is dealt damage, if it's a creature, sacrifice that many permanents.
Phyrexian Totem is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Phyrexian Totem Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
- Sep 25, 2006 When damage is dealt to Phyrexian Totem, its triggered ability will trigger. A number of permanents equal to the amount of damage dealt will be sacrificed when the ability resolves. It doesn't matter if Phyrexian Totem isn't on the battlefield when the ability resolves, as long as Phyrexian Totem was a creature as it left the battlefield. If one of the permanents sacrificed is Phyrexian Totem itself, the requisite number of other permanents must still be sacrificed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phyrexian Totem has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDE #20 | 2010-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #261 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #261 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDE #20 
TSP #261 Phyrexian Totem in Commander
Phyrexian Totem is the #23,815 most-played card on EDHREC, down 305 places over the last 30 days.
Phyrexian Totem FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Totem worth?
Phyrexian Totem is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $0.65 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Phyrexian Totem legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexian Totem is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Phyrexian Totem been reprinted?
Yes — Phyrexian Totem has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phyrexian Totem cheap?
Phyrexian Totem trades at about $0.14 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,815 on EDHREC).