Shard Phoenix
Shard Phoenix Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shard Phoenix is $0.53 (9ED #217), and the most expensive is $22.49 (PJSE #2E06, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.73, flat over 7 days, up 220.4% over 30 days, up 203.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.73 (2026).
Shard Phoenix Printings & Prices
Shard Phoenix has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Shard Phoenix: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for 9ED #217; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #217 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | STH #97 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #217 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
Shard Phoenix Rules Text & Legality
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Sacrifice this creature: It deals 2 damage to each creature without flying.
{R}{R}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep.
Shard Phoenix is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Shard Phoenix Rulings
- Aug 1, 2005 Shard Phoenix uses Last Known Information. If, for example, it was blue when it was sacrificed, the damage will come from a blue source.
- Aug 1, 2005 You can return Shard Phoenix any time during your upkeep; this is not a beginning of upkeep triggered ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shard Phoenix has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJSE #2E06 | 2008-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| PJAS #2U06 | 2006-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #217★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #217 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PSUS #13 | 1999-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| STH #97 | 1998-03-02 | Rare | Standard |
PJSE #2E06 
PJAS #2U06 
9ED #217★ 
PSUS #13 
STH #97 Shard Phoenix in Commander
Shard Phoenix is the #19,606 most-played card on EDHREC, down 279 places over the last 30 days.
Shard Phoenix FAQ
How much is Shard Phoenix worth?
Shard Phoenix is worth about $1.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.53 to $22.49 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Shard Phoenix legal in Commander?
Yes — Shard Phoenix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Shard Phoenix been reprinted?
Yes — Shard Phoenix has been reprinted 6 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shard Phoenix cheap?
Shard Phoenix trades at about $1.73 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,606 on EDHREC).