Sadistic Hypnotist
Sadistic Hypnotist Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sadistic Hypnotist is $0.60 (DDJ #62), and the most expensive is $22.90 (ODY #159, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.91, up 7.1% over 7 days, up 11.0% over 30 days, up 44.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.91 (2026).
Sadistic Hypnotist Printings & Prices
Sadistic Hypnotist has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Sadistic Hypnotist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.50 cash for ODY #159 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #159 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #159 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #159 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #159 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | DDJ #62 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ODY-159 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Sadistic Hypnotist Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards two cards. Activate only as a sorcery.
Sadistic Hypnotist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Sadistic Hypnotist Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you’ll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sadistic Hypnotist has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ODY-159 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDJ #62 | 2012-09-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ODY #159 | 2001-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ODY #159 | 2001-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #ODY-159 
DDJ #62 
ODY #159 Sadistic Hypnotist in Commander
Sadistic Hypnotist is the #10,997 most-played card on EDHREC, down 134 places over the last 30 days.
Sadistic Hypnotist FAQ
How much is Sadistic Hypnotist worth?
Sadistic Hypnotist is worth about $0.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.60 to $22.90 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Sadistic Hypnotist legal in Commander?
Yes — Sadistic Hypnotist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sadistic Hypnotist been reprinted?
Yes — Sadistic Hypnotist has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sadistic Hypnotist cheap?
Sadistic Hypnotist trades at about $0.91 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,997 on EDHREC).