Porphyry Nodes
Porphyry Nodes Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Porphyry Nodes is $0.28 (TSR #32), and the most expensive is $5.89 (PLC #28, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, flat over 7 days, up 7.7% over 30 days, up 21.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.28 (2026).
Porphyry Nodes Printings & Prices
Porphyry Nodes has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Porphyry Nodes: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.25 cash for PLC #28 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #28 | Foil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #28 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #32 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #28 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #32 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Porphyry Nodes Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, destroy the creature with the least power. It can't be regenerated. If two or more creatures are tied for least power, you choose one of them.
When there are no creatures on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.
Porphyry Nodes is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Porphyry Nodes Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 If all creatures on the battlefield leave and immediately return (perhaps because Momentary Blink exiled and returned the only creature), the last ability of Porphyry Nodes triggers. You'll sacrifice it even though a creature's on the battlefield by the time the ability resolves.
- Mar 19, 2021 If one of the creatures with the least power has indestructible, you must destroy one without indestructible. If all creatures with the least power have indestructible, you don't destroy any creature.
- Mar 19, 2021 No player can take actions between the time you choose which creature to destroy and the time it's destroyed.
- Mar 19, 2021 The first ability of Porphyry Nodes doesn't target. You can destroy a creature with shroud or protection from white.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Porphyry Nodes has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #32 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard |
| TSR #32 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #28 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #28 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
TSR #32 
PLC #28 Porphyry Nodes in Commander
Porphyry Nodes is the #21,328 most-played card on EDHREC, down 209 places over the last 30 days.
Porphyry Nodes FAQ
How much is Porphyry Nodes worth?
Porphyry Nodes is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $5.89 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Porphyry Nodes legal in Commander?
Yes — Porphyry Nodes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Porphyry Nodes been reprinted?
Yes — Porphyry Nodes has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Porphyry Nodes cheap?
Porphyry Nodes trades at about $0.28 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,328 on EDHREC).