Shrieking Drake
Shrieking Drake Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shrieking Drake is $0.28 (MH3 #272), and the most expensive is $0.34 (MH3 #272, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 12.0% over 7 days, up 3.7% over 30 days, up 3.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Shrieking Drake Printings & Prices
Shrieking Drake has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shrieking Drake: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for MH3 #272 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #272 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #272 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #43 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #272 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Shrieking Drake Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, return a creature you control to its owner's hand.
Shrieking Drake is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Shrieking Drake Rulings
- Jun 7, 2024 Shrieking Drake's ability doesn't target any creature. Therefore, no player may take actions between the time you choose the creature to return and the time you return it.
- Jun 7, 2024 You may return Shrieking Drake itself to its owner's hand as its triggered ability resolves. If you don't control any other creature, you must return it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shrieking Drake has been reprinted 3 times. The Modern Horizons 3 reprint cut the price 81% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH3 #272 | 2024-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.26 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.12 |
| MH3 #272 | 2024-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.75 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $0.19 |
| VIS #43 | 1997-02-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
MH3 #272 
VIS #43 Shrieking Drake in Commander
Shrieking Drake is the #4,506 most-played card on EDHREC, down 43 places over the last 30 days.
Shrieking Drake FAQ
How much is Shrieking Drake worth?
Shrieking Drake is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $0.34 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Shrieking Drake legal in Commander?
Yes — Shrieking Drake is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Shrieking Drake been reprinted?
Yes — Shrieking Drake has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shrieking Drake cheap?
Shrieking Drake trades at about $0.28 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.