Riot Control
Riot Control Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Riot Control is $0.28 (DGM #6), and the most expensive is $2.84 (DGM #6, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, up 32.1% over 7 days, up 27.6% over 30 days, up 37.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Riot Control Printings & Prices
Riot Control has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Riot Control: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for DGM #6 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DGM #6 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | DGM #6 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #151 | Nonfoil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DGM #6 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #151 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
Riot Control Rules Text & Legality
You gain 1 life for each creature your opponents control. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn.
Riot Control is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Riot Control Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 Count the number of creatures your opponents control as Riot Control resolves to determine how much life you gain.
- Apr 15, 2013 Riot Control doesn't prevent combat damage that would be dealt to planeswalkers you control. It also doesn't prevent damage that would be dealt to creatures you control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Riot Control has been reprinted 3 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 63% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #151 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $0.35 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.11 |
| DGM #6 | 2013-05-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DGM #6 | 2013-05-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
BLC #151 
DGM #6 Riot Control in Commander
Riot Control is the #2,307 most-played card on EDHREC, up 25 places over the last 30 days.
Riot Control FAQ
How much is Riot Control worth?
Riot Control is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $2.84 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Riot Control legal in Commander?
Yes — Riot Control is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Riot Control been reprinted?
Yes — Riot Control has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riot Control cheap?
Riot Control trades at about $0.37 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.