Prisoner's Dilemma
Prisoner's Dilemma Price Summary
As of Jul 24, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Prisoner's Dilemma is $6.03 (MKC #34), and the most expensive is $7.31 (MKC #344, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.03, down 1.9% over 7 days, down 2.7% over 30 days, up 16.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.50 (2026).
Prisoner's Dilemma Printings & Prices
Prisoner's Dilemma has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Prisoner's Dilemma: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.50 cash for MKC #344; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 58% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MKC #344 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #344 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #34 | Nonfoil | $1.85 | $5.49 | 66% |
| CoolStuffInc | MKC #34 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Prisoner's Dilemma Rules Text & Legality
Each opponent secretly chooses silence or snitch, then the choices are revealed. If each opponent chose silence, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 4 damage to each of them. If each opponent chose snitch, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 8 damage to each of them. Otherwise, Prisoner's Dilemma deals 12 damage to each opponent who chose silence.
Flashback {5}{R}{R}
Prisoner's Dilemma is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Prisoner's Dilemma Rulings
- Feb 2, 2024 Choices are made during the resolution of Prisoner's Dilemma, so any responses to Prisoner's Dilemma must be made without knowing the outcome of those choices. Have fun iterating!
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Prisoner's Dilemma has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #34 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | $1.80 | $1.54 | $1.08 |
| MKC #344 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Extended Art | $1.18 | $1.85 | $1.75 |
MKC #34 Prisoner's Dilemma in Commander
Prisoner's Dilemma is the #3,457 most-played card on EDHREC, down 63 places over the last 30 days.
Prisoner's Dilemma FAQ
How much is Prisoner's Dilemma worth?
Prisoner's Dilemma is worth about $6.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 24, 2026. Prices range from $6.03 to $7.31 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Prisoner's Dilemma legal in Commander?
Yes — Prisoner's Dilemma is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Prisoner's Dilemma been reprinted?
Yes — Prisoner's Dilemma has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prisoner's Dilemma expensive?
Prisoner's Dilemma holds a $6.03 price because supply is limited to two printings.