Pillar of Origins
Pillar of Origins Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pillar of Origins is $0.48 (CMM #970), and the most expensive is $2.28 (XLN #241, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.48, down 4.0% over 7 days, up 2.1% over 30 days, up 6.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.52 (2026).
Pillar of Origins Printings & Prices
Pillar of Origins has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Pillar of Origins: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for XLN #241 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | XLN #241 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #970 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #241 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #970 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
Pillar of Origins Rules Text & Legality
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
{T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a creature spell of the chosen type.
Pillar of Origins is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Pillar of Origins Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 To choose a creature type, you must choose an existing creature type, such as Vampire or Knight. You can’t choose multiple creature types, such as “Vampire Knight.” Card types such as artifact can’t be chosen, nor can subtypes that aren’t creature types, such as Jace, Vehicle, or Treasure.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pillar of Origins has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #970 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| XLN #241 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| XLN #241 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #970 
XLN #241 Pillar of Origins in Commander
Pillar of Origins is the #5,868 most-played card on EDHREC, down 90 places over the last 30 days.
Pillar of Origins FAQ
How much is Pillar of Origins worth?
Pillar of Origins is worth about $0.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.48 to $2.28 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Pillar of Origins legal in Commander?
Yes — Pillar of Origins is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Pillar of Origins been reprinted?
Yes — Pillar of Origins has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pillar of Origins cheap?
Pillar of Origins trades at about $0.48 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,868 on EDHREC).