Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Riptide Laboratory is $0.61 (JMP #494), and the most expensive is $47.52 (ONS #322, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.60, up 607.7% over 7 days, down 1.5% over 30 days, up 767.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.67 (2026).
Riptide Laboratory Printings & Prices
Riptide Laboratory has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes.
Sell Riptide Laboratory: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $45.00 cash for ONS #322 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #322 | Foil | $45.00 | $89.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #322 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ONS-322 | Nonfoil | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #303 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #303 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #322 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #322 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #303 | Etched | $1.00 | $1.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #494 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | JMP #494 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Riptide Laboratory Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}{U}, {T}: Return target Wizard you control to its owner's hand.
Riptide Laboratory is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Riptide Laboratory has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ONS-322 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #303 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #303 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #303 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| JMP #494 | 2020-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #322 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #322 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #ONS-322 
MH2 #303 
JMP #494 
ONS #322 Riptide Laboratory in Commander
Riptide Laboratory is the #1,770 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.
Riptide Laboratory FAQ
How much is Riptide Laboratory worth?
Riptide Laboratory is worth about $4.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.61 to $47.52 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Riptide Laboratory legal in Commander?
Yes — Riptide Laboratory is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Riptide Laboratory been reprinted?
Yes — Riptide Laboratory has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riptide Laboratory cheap?
Riptide Laboratory trades at about $4.60 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.