Phyrexia's Core
Phyrexia's Core Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phyrexia's Core is $0.18 (CM2 #261), and the most expensive is $5.25 (NPH #165, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, up 22.2% over 7 days, up 22.2% over 30 days, up 29.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Phyrexia's Core Printings & Prices
Phyrexia's Core has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Phyrexia's Core: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for NPH #165 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #165 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #165 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #306 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #261 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #309 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DDU #68 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Phyrexia's Core Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: You gain 1 life.
Phyrexia's Core is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Phyrexia's Core Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 Once you activate the ability and sacrifice an artifact, it’s too late for anyone to respond to try and prevent you from paying the cost.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phyrexia's Core has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C21 #309 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CM2 #261 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDU #68 | 2018-04-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C14 #306 | 2014-11-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #165 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #165 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
C21 #309 
CM2 #261 
DDU #68 
C14 #306 
NPH #165 Phyrexia's Core in Commander
Phyrexia's Core is the #6,546 most-played card on EDHREC, down 71 places over the last 30 days.
Phyrexia's Core FAQ
How much is Phyrexia's Core worth?
Phyrexia's Core is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $5.25 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Phyrexia's Core legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexia's Core is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Phyrexia's Core been reprinted?
Yes — Phyrexia's Core has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phyrexia's Core cheap?
Phyrexia's Core trades at about $0.22 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,546 on EDHREC).