Shepherd of Rot
Shepherd of Rot Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shepherd of Rot is $0.49 (PLST #ONS-168), and the most expensive is $18.55 (ONS #168, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.49, down 3.9% over 7 days, down 3.9% over 30 days, down 15.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.88 (2024).
Shepherd of Rot Printings & Prices
Shepherd of Rot has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shepherd of Rot: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for ONS #168 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #168 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #168 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #40 | Nonfoil | $1.75 | $3.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | HOP #40 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #168 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ONS-168 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #168 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
Shepherd of Rot Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Each player loses 1 life for each Zombie on the battlefield.
Shepherd of Rot is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shepherd of Rot has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ONS-168 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| HOP #40 | 2009-09-04 | Common | Standard |
| ONS #168 | 2002-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| ONS #168 | 2002-10-07 | Common | Standard |
PLST #ONS-168 
HOP #40 
ONS #168 Shepherd of Rot in Commander
Shepherd of Rot is the #5,740 most-played card on EDHREC, down 91 places over the last 30 days.
Shepherd of Rot FAQ
How much is Shepherd of Rot worth?
Shepherd of Rot is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.49 to $18.55 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Shepherd of Rot legal in Commander?
Yes — Shepherd of Rot is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Shepherd of Rot been reprinted?
Yes — Shepherd of Rot has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shepherd of Rot cheap?
Shepherd of Rot trades at about $0.49 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,740 on EDHREC).