Powder Keg
Powder Keg Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Powder Keg is $33.05 (WC99 #js136a), and the most expensive is $322.07 (UDS #136, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $74.47, down 1.1% over 7 days, down 1.1% over 30 days, down 3.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $79.27 (2026).
Powder Keg Printings & Prices
Powder Keg has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including player rewards treatments.
Sell Powder Keg: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $275.00 cash for UDS #136 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #136 | Foil | $275.00 | $549.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #136 | Foil | $180.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #136 | Nonfoil | $43.00 | $64.99 | 34% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #136 | Nonfoil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P04 #1 | Foil | $32.00 | $69.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #js136a | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
Powder Keg Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a fuse counter on this artifact.
{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy each artifact and creature with mana value equal to the number of fuse counters on this artifact.
Powder Keg is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Powder Keg Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Only destroys artifacts and creatures with exactly the specified cost. It does not mean “less than or equal to”.
- Oct 4, 2004 Putting on a counter is optional. If you forget, you can’t go back later even if it is something you usually do.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Powder Keg has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| P04 #1 | 2004-01-01 | Rare | Player Rewards |
| WC99 #js136a | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #136 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #136 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
P04 #1 
WC99 #js136a 
UDS #136 Powder Keg in Commander
Powder Keg is the #24,327 most-played card on EDHREC, down 269 places over the last 30 days.
Powder Keg FAQ
How much is Powder Keg worth?
Powder Keg is worth about $74.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $74.47 to $322.07 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Powder Keg legal in Commander?
Yes — Powder Keg is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Powder Keg been reprinted?
Yes — Powder Keg has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Powder Keg expensive?
Powder Keg holds a $74.47 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.