Show and Tell
Show and Tell Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Show and Tell is $3.96 (MAR #60, Borderless), and the most expensive is $69.34 (J13 #8, Judge Promo, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.96, up 1.0% over 7 days, down 20.0% over 30 days, down 51.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $53.64 (2026).
Show and Tell Printings & Prices
Show and Tell has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.
Sell Show and Tell: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $52.00 cash for J13 #8 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 35% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | J13 #8 | Foil | $52.00 | $79.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #96 | Nonfoil | $41.00 | $89.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #171 | Foil | $36.00 | $59.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #96 | Nonfoil | $35.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #171 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #21 | Foil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #121 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #121 | Foil | $16.00 | $39.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #21 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SPG #21 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
Show and Tell Rules Text & Legality
Each player may put an artifact, creature, enchantment, or land card from their hand onto the battlefield.
Show and Tell is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Show and Tell Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 The current player chooses first, then each other player chooses in turn order. A player does not have to reveal the chosen card, so long as it is clear *which* card was chosen. After all choices are made, the cards are put onto the battlefield simultaneously.
- Oct 4, 2004 If the cards being put onto the battlefield also require choices, those choices are made after all players choose their card. The active player makes choices for their card (if any), then the other players (if any) in turn order.
- Oct 4, 2004 Players choose cards during resolution, not announcement.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Show and Tell has been reprinted 8 times. The Special Guests reprint cut the price 15% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #171 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | $7.28 |
| MB2 #171 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | $87.27 |
| SPG #21 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | $17.97 | $17.55 | $17.19 | $15.42 |
| SPG #21 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless | $9.69 | $9.42 | $8.24 | $9.72 |
| CN2 #121 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CN2 #121 | 2016-08-26 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J13 #8 | 2013-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo | — | — | — | — |
| USG #96 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
MB2 #171 
SPG #21 
CN2 #121 
J13 #8 
USG #96 Show and Tell in Commander
Show and Tell is the #6,662 most-played card on EDHREC, up 172 places over the last 30 days.
Show and Tell FAQ
How much is Show and Tell worth?
Show and Tell is worth about $3.96 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.96 to $69.34 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Show and Tell legal in Commander?
Yes — Show and Tell is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Show and Tell been reprinted?
Yes — Show and Tell has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Show and Tell cheap?
Show and Tell trades at about $3.96 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,662 on EDHREC).