Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Solve the Equation is $3.72 (STX #54, Foil), and the most expensive is $5.88 (SLD #1022, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.37, up 29.7% over 7 days, up 4.7% over 30 days, up 28.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.37 (2026).
Solve the Equation Printings & Prices
Solve the Equation has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Solve the Equation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.70 cash for SLD #1022 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1022 | Foil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #54 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #886 | Rainbow Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #54 | Nonfoil | $3.25 | $6.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1022 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #886 | Rainbow Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1022 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STX #54 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STX #54 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #886 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | — | — |
Solve the Equation Rules Text & Legality
Search your library for an instant or sorcery card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Solve the Equation is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Solve the Equation has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1022 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1022 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #886 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #886 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| STX #54 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| STX #54 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
SLD #1022 
STX #54 Solve the Equation in Commander
Solve the Equation is the #930 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.
Solve the Equation FAQ
How much is Solve the Equation worth?
Solve the Equation is worth about $5.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $4.14 to $5.88 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Solve the Equation legal in Commander?
Yes — Solve the Equation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Solve the Equation been reprinted?
Yes — Solve the Equation has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Solve the Equation expensive?
Solve the Equation holds a $5.37 price because Commander demand is high (#930 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.