Runaway Steam-Kin
Runaway Steam-Kin Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Runaway Steam-Kin is $1.24 (GRN #115), and the most expensive is $9.49 (PGRN #115s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.24, down 25.3% over 7 days, up 3.3% over 30 days, down 12.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.82 (2026).
Runaway Steam-Kin Printings & Prices
Runaway Steam-Kin has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Runaway Steam-Kin: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.60 cash for PGRN #115p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #115p | Foil | $9.60 | $15.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #115s | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #115 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | GRN #115 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GRN #115 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #115 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #115p | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
Runaway Steam-Kin Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a red spell, if this creature has fewer than three +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Remove three +1/+1 counters from this creature: Add {R}{R}{R}.
Runaway Steam-Kin is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Runaway Steam-Kin Rulings
- Oct 5, 2018 If Runaway Steam-Kin has three or more +1/+1 counters on it after you’re done paying for a red spell, its ability doesn’t trigger at all. If it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it as its triggered ability resolves, it doesn’t get a +1/+1 counter.
- Oct 5, 2018 Runaway Steam-Kin has to be on the battlefield for its ability to trigger. Casting it won’t trigger its own ability.
- Oct 5, 2018 Runaway Steam-Kin’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Runaway Steam-Kin has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGRN #115s | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PGRN #115p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PGRN #115p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| GRN #115 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| GRN #115 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
PGRN #115s 
GRN #115 Runaway Steam-Kin in Commander
Runaway Steam-Kin is the #1,654 most-played card on EDHREC, up 14 places over the last 30 days.
Runaway Steam-Kin FAQ
How much is Runaway Steam-Kin worth?
Runaway Steam-Kin is worth about $1.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.24 to $9.49 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Runaway Steam-Kin legal in Commander?
Yes — Runaway Steam-Kin is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Runaway Steam-Kin been reprinted?
Yes — Runaway Steam-Kin has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Runaway Steam-Kin cheap?
Runaway Steam-Kin trades at about $1.24 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.