Riddlesmith
Riddlesmith Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Riddlesmith is $0.19 (2XM #65), and the most expensive is $2.89 (SOM #40, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 26.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Riddlesmith Printings & Prices
Riddlesmith has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Riddlesmith: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.05 cash for SOM #40 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #40 | Foil | $1.05 | $2.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #65 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #40 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #65 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #96 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #65 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | NEC #96 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | DDU #39 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #40 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
Riddlesmith Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
Riddlesmith is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Riddlesmith Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
- Aug 7, 2020 You draw a card and discard a card all while Riddlesmith's ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Riddlesmith has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC #96 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2XM #65 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 2XM #65 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDU #39 | 2018-04-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOM #40 | 2010-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOM #40 | 2010-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
NEC #96 
2XM #65 
DDU #39 
SOM #40 Riddlesmith in Commander
Riddlesmith is the #5,502 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.
Riddlesmith FAQ
How much is Riddlesmith worth?
Riddlesmith is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $2.89 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Riddlesmith legal in Commander?
Yes — Riddlesmith is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Riddlesmith been reprinted?
Yes — Riddlesmith has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riddlesmith cheap?
Riddlesmith trades at about $0.19 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,502 on EDHREC).