Protection Racket
Protection Racket Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Protection Racket is $3.59 (NCC #39), and the most expensive is $14.04 (PNCC #39p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.59, up 0.6% over 7 days, up 3.5% over 30 days, down 4.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.20 (2024).
Protection Racket Printings & Prices
Protection Racket has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art and promo pack treatments.
Sell Protection Racket: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.50 cash for PNCC #39p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PNCC #39p | Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #140 | Nonfoil | $3.25 | $6.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #39 | Nonfoil | $3.25 | $6.49 | 50% |
Protection Racket Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, repeat the following process for each opponent in turn order. Reveal the top card of your library. That player may pay life equal to that card's mana value. If they do, exile that card. Otherwise, put it into your hand.
Protection Racket is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Protection Racket has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCC #39 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| NCC #140 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Extended Art |
| PNCC #39p | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
NCC #39 
PNCC #39p Protection Racket in Commander
Protection Racket is the #6,985 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Protection Racket FAQ
How much is Protection Racket worth?
Protection Racket is worth about $3.59 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.59 to $14.04 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Protection Racket legal in Commander?
Yes — Protection Racket is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Protection Racket been reprinted?
Yes — Protection Racket has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Protection Racket cheap?
Protection Racket trades at about $3.59 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,985 on EDHREC).