Pulse of the Grid
Pulse of the Grid Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pulse of the Grid is $0.38 (DST #29), and the most expensive is $9.01 (DST #29, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, flat over 7 days, up 2.4% over 30 days, up 13.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.42 (2026).
Pulse of the Grid Printings & Prices
Pulse of the Grid has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Pulse of the Grid: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for DST #29 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DST #29 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DST #29 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DST-29 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | DST #29 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | DST #29 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Pulse of the Grid Rules Text & Legality
Draw two cards, then discard a card. Then if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, return Pulse of the Grid to its owner's hand.
Pulse of the Grid is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pulse of the Grid has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DST-29 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| DST #29 | 2004-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
| DST #29 | 2004-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #DST-29 
DST #29 Pulse of the Grid in Commander
Pulse of the Grid is the #16,161 most-played card on EDHREC, down 172 places over the last 30 days.
Pulse of the Grid FAQ
How much is Pulse of the Grid worth?
Pulse of the Grid is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.38 to $9.01 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Commander?
Yes — Pulse of the Grid is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pulse of the Grid been reprinted?
Yes — Pulse of the Grid has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pulse of the Grid cheap?
Pulse of the Grid trades at about $0.42 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,161 on EDHREC).