Prison Term
Prison Term Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Prison Term is $0.34 (PLST #SHM-18), and the most expensive is $5.08 (SHM #18, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, down 5.6% over 7 days, up 21.4% over 30 days, up 21.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.38 (2026).
Prison Term Printings & Prices
Prison Term has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Prison Term: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.75 cash for SHM #18 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #6 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #27 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-18 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Prison Term Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may attach this Aura to that creature.
Prison Term is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Prison Term Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- May 1, 2008 The last ability works only if Prison Term is already on the battlefield. You may move it from the creature it's currently enchanting onto the new creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Prison Term has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SHM-18 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMD #27 | 2011-06-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HOP #6 | 2009-09-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #18 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #18 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #SHM-18 
CMD #27 
HOP #6 
SHM #18 Prison Term in Commander
Prison Term is the #13,073 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
Prison Term FAQ
How much is Prison Term worth?
Prison Term is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $5.08 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Prison Term legal in Commander?
Yes — Prison Term is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Prison Term been reprinted?
Yes — Prison Term has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prison Term cheap?
Prison Term trades at about $0.34 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,073 on EDHREC).