Restoration Specialist
Restoration Specialist Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Restoration Specialist is $0.18 (AER #21), and the most expensive is $1.34 (AER #21, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 9.5% over 7 days, down 24.0% over 30 days, down 17.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.25 (2026).
Restoration Specialist Printings & Prices
Restoration Specialist has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Restoration Specialist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for AER #21 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AER #21 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | AER #21 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AER-21 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | AER #21 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Restoration Specialist Rules Text & Legality
{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Return up to one target artifact card and up to one target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.
Restoration Specialist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Restoration Specialist Rulings
- Feb 9, 2017 You can activate Restoration Specialist’s ability choosing no targets at all if you wish.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Restoration Specialist has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AER-21 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AER #21 | 2017-01-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AER #21 | 2017-01-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #AER-21 
AER #21 Restoration Specialist in Commander
Restoration Specialist is the #13,703 most-played card on EDHREC, down 131 places over the last 30 days.
Restoration Specialist FAQ
How much is Restoration Specialist worth?
Restoration Specialist is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $1.34 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Restoration Specialist legal in Commander?
Yes — Restoration Specialist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Restoration Specialist been reprinted?
Yes — Restoration Specialist has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Restoration Specialist cheap?
Restoration Specialist trades at about $0.19 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,703 on EDHREC).