River of Tears
River of Tears Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of River of Tears is $0.31 (CLB #912), and the most expensive is $23.83 (FUT #179, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, flat over 7 days, up 10.7% over 30 days, up 10.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
River of Tears Printings & Prices
River of Tears has 9 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including extended art and alt art treatments.
Sell River of Tears: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for FUT #179 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #179 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FUT #179 | Foil | $14.00 | $34.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #246 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #179 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FUT #179 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | WHO #888 | Surge Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #246 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | WHO #509 | Foil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #197 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | WHO #1100 | Surge Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
River of Tears Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {U}. If you played a land this turn, add {B} instead.
River of Tears is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
River of Tears Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 River of Tears produces {B} only after you've played a land, not after you've put a land onto the battlefield (such as with Evolving Wilds).
- Nov 17, 2017 The turn you play River of Tears, it will produce {B} when tapped for mana.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
River of Tears has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC #283 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | $0.25 | $0.10 | $0.09 |
| WHO #1100 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| WHO #509 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| WHO #509 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| WHO #888 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | — |
| WHO #297 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| WHO #297 | 2023-10-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| BRC #197 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| CLB #912 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| IMA #246 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
MKC #283 
WHO #1100 
BRC #197 
CLB #912 
IMA #246 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
River of Tears in Commander
River of Tears is the #2,623 most-played card on EDHREC, down 36 places over the last 30 days.
River of Tears FAQ
How much is River of Tears worth?
River of Tears is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.31 to $23.83 across 9 tracked printings.
Is River of Tears legal in Commander?
Yes — River of Tears is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has River of Tears been reprinted?
Yes — River of Tears has been reprinted 13 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is River of Tears cheap?
River of Tears trades at about $0.31 — 13 reprints keep supply plentiful.