Pyrokinesis
Pyrokinesis Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pyrokinesis is $1.65 (PLST #DDL-32), and the most expensive is $37.65 (EMA #143, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.65, down 2.9% over 7 days, up 3.8% over 30 days, down 2.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.17 (2024).
Pyrokinesis Printings & Prices
Pyrokinesis has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Pyrokinesis: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $42.00 cash for EMA #143 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMA #143 | Foil | $42.00 | $69.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #143 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #78 | Nonfoil | $3.70 | $6.49 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #pm78 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #143 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | DDL #32 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | ATH #47 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | DDL #32 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #pm78sb | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DDL-32 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Pyrokinesis Rules Text & Legality
You may exile a red card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Pyrokinesis deals 4 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures.
Pyrokinesis is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Pyrokinesis Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage.
- Jun 8, 2016 If another effect causes Pyrokinesis to cost more, you must pay that additional cost even if you pay its alternative cost.
- Jun 8, 2016 You divide the damage as you cast Pyrokinesis, not as it resolves. If any of the targets become illegal, damage is dealt to the other targets as originally assigned. If all targets are illegal, Pyrokinesis doesn’t resolve.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pyrokinesis has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DDL-32 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMA #143 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| EMA #143 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| DDL #32 | 2013-09-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ATH #47 | 1998-11-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC97 #pm78 | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC97 #pm78sb | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ALL #78 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #DDL-32 
EMA #143 
DDL #32 
ATH #47 
WC97 #pm78 
ALL #78 Pyrokinesis in Commander
Pyrokinesis is the #5,430 most-played card on EDHREC, up 8 places over the last 30 days.
Pyrokinesis FAQ
How much is Pyrokinesis worth?
Pyrokinesis is worth about $1.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.65 to $37.65 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Pyrokinesis legal in Commander?
Yes — Pyrokinesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Pyrokinesis been reprinted?
Yes — Pyrokinesis has been reprinted 8 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pyrokinesis cheap?
Pyrokinesis trades at about $1.65 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,430 on EDHREC).