Praetor's Grasp
Praetor's Grasp Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Praetor's Grasp is $11.11 (NPH #71), and the most expensive is $68.66 (NPH #71, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.11, down 1.5% over 7 days, down 4.9% over 30 days, up 3.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $15.85 (2024).
Praetor's Grasp Printings & Prices
Praetor's Grasp has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Praetor's Grasp: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $51.00 cash for NPH #71 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #71 | Foil | $51.00 | $84.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1023 | Foil | $13.00 | $21.99 | 41% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1023 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1861 | Foil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #71 | Nonfoil | $7.75 | $16.99 | 54% |
Praetor's Grasp Rules Text & Legality
Search target opponent's library for a card and exile it face down. Then that player shuffles. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled.
Praetor's Grasp is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Praetor's Grasp Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 Other players, including the card’s owner, can’t look at the card while it remains exiled.
- Jun 1, 2011 Playing a card exiled with Praetor’s Grasp follows all the normal rules for playing that card. You must pay its costs, and you must follow all timing restrictions, for example.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Praetor's Grasp has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1023 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1023 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1861 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1861 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| NPH #71 | 2011-05-13 | Rare | Standard |
| NPH #71 | 2011-05-13 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #1023 
NPH #71 Praetor's Grasp in Commander
Praetor's Grasp is the #1,637 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Praetor's Grasp FAQ
How much is Praetor's Grasp worth?
Praetor's Grasp is worth about $11.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $11.11 to $68.66 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Praetor's Grasp legal in Commander?
Yes — Praetor's Grasp is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Praetor's Grasp been reprinted?
Yes — Praetor's Grasp has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Praetor's Grasp expensive?
Praetor's Grasp holds a $11.11 price because Commander demand is high (#1,637 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.