Rule of Law
Rule of Law Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Rule of Law is $0.45 (M20 #35), and the most expensive is $15.97 (MRD #19, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.02, up 1015.6% over 7 days, down 2.9% over 30 days, up 1015.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.17 (2026).
Rule of Law Printings & Prices
Rule of Law has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Rule of Law: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for MRD #19 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #19 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #19 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #37 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2478 | Foil | $5.50 | $8.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #37 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #35 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2478 | Nonfoil | $1.90 | $7.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #35 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #37 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $0.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #19 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $0.99 | 60% |
Rule of Law Rules Text & Legality
Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn.
Rule of Law is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Rule of Law Rulings
- Jul 12, 2019 If you cast a spell that was countered, you can’t cast another spell during the same turn.
- Jul 12, 2019 Rule of Law looks at the entire turn to see if a player has cast a spell, even if Rule of Law wasn’t on the battlefield when that spell was cast. Notably, you can’t cast Rule of Law and then cast another spell during the same turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Rule of Law has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #2478 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2478 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| M20 #35 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M20 #35 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #37 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #37 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #19 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #19 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
Rule of Law in Commander
Rule of Law is the #3,428 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Rule of Law FAQ
How much is Rule of Law worth?
Rule of Law is worth about $5.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.45 to $15.97 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Rule of Law legal in Commander?
Yes — Rule of Law is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Rule of Law been reprinted?
Yes — Rule of Law has been reprinted 8 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rule of Law expensive?
Rule of Law holds a $5.02 price because even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.