Phyrexian Tyranny
Phyrexian Tyranny Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phyrexian Tyranny is $1.40 (PLS #118), and the most expensive is $21.81 (PLS #118, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.50, up 4.9% over 7 days, up 7.9% over 30 days, up 22.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.50 (2026).
Phyrexian Tyranny Printings & Prices
Phyrexian Tyranny has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell Phyrexian Tyranny: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for PLS #118 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #118 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #118 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #531 | Etched | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #531 | Etched | $1.40 | $2.79 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLS-118 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #118 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #262 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #262 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #118 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #262 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Phyrexian Tyranny Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a player draws a card, that player loses 2 life unless they pay {2}.
Phyrexian Tyranny is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Phyrexian Tyranny Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If more than one card is drawn at a time, this triggers for each card drawn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phyrexian Tyranny has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #262 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 2X2 #531 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2X2 #262 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| PLST #PLS-118 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #118 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #118 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
2X2 #262 
PLST #PLS-118 
PLS #118 Phyrexian Tyranny in Commander
Phyrexian Tyranny is the #8,067 most-played card on EDHREC, down 70 places over the last 30 days.
Phyrexian Tyranny FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Tyranny worth?
Phyrexian Tyranny is worth about $1.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.40 to $21.81 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Phyrexian Tyranny legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexian Tyranny is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Phyrexian Tyranny been reprinted?
Yes — Phyrexian Tyranny has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phyrexian Tyranny cheap?
Phyrexian Tyranny trades at about $1.50 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,067 on EDHREC).