Pirated Copy
Pirated Copy Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pirated Copy is $7.56 (SLD #2363, Borderless), and the most expensive is $18.36 (J22 #16). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.56, up 2.0% over 7 days, down 2.7% over 30 days, down 21.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.16 (2026).
Pirated Copy Printings & Prices
Pirated Copy has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Pirated Copy: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.50 cash for J22 #16; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | J22 #16 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $23.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #16 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2363 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2363 | Foil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2363 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2363 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
Pirated Copy Rules Text & Legality
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it's a Pirate in addition to its other types and it has "Whenever this creature or another creature with the same name deals combat damage to a player, you draw a card."
Pirated Copy is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Pirated Copy Rulings
- Dec 2, 2022 Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Pirated Copy enters the battlefield. Any "as [this creature] enters the battlefield" or "[this creature] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the chosen creature will also work.
- Dec 2, 2022 Being a Pirate and having the granted ability are part of the copiable values of Pirated Copy. If another creature enters the battlefield as or becomes a copy of Pirated Copy, it will copy whatever Pirated Copy is copying, be a Pirate in addition to its other types, and have "Whenever this creature or another creature with the same name deals combat damage to a player, you draw a card."
- Dec 2, 2022 If Pirated Copy doesn't enter the battlefield as a creature (such as by copying an artifact or land that became a creature), it doesn't become a Pirate, though it still has the granted triggered ability. It won't become a Pirate even if it later turns into a creature from another effect.
- Dec 2, 2022 If Pirated Copy somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, Pirated Copy can't become a copy of that creature. You may choose only a creature that's already on the battlefield.
- Dec 2, 2022 If the chosen creature is a token, Pirated Copy copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that put the token onto the battlefield. Pirated Copy is not a token, even when copying one.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pirated Copy has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #16 | 2022-12-02 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #2363 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #2363 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
J22 #16 
SLD #2363 Pirated Copy in Commander
Pirated Copy is the #8,174 most-played card on EDHREC, down 93 places over the last 30 days.
Pirated Copy FAQ
How much is Pirated Copy worth?
Pirated Copy is worth about $7.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $7.56 to $18.36 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Pirated Copy legal in Commander?
Yes — Pirated Copy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Pirated Copy been reprinted?
Yes — Pirated Copy has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pirated Copy expensive?
Pirated Copy holds a $7.56 price because supply is limited to two printings.