Soul Ransom
Soul Ransom Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Soul Ransom is $0.16 (MM3 #186), and the most expensive is $0.44 (GTC #198, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, up 6.7% over 7 days, up 6.7% over 30 days, up 23.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.16 (2026).
Soul Ransom Printings & Prices
Soul Ransom has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Soul Ransom: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for GTC #198 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #198 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #186 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #198 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #87 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #186 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Soul Ransom Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
You control enchanted creature.
Discard two cards: This Aura's controller sacrifices it, then draws two cards. Only your opponents may activate this ability.
Soul Ransom is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Soul Ransom Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017 In most cases, you'll enchant a creature controlled by an opponent, which will cause you to gain control of that creature. Any of your opponents can activate the last ability of Soul Ransom by discarding two cards. When that ability resolves, you'll sacrifice Soul Ransom and draw two cards.
- Mar 14, 2017 You'll draw two cards even if you can't sacrifice Soul Ransom, perhaps because it left the battlefield in response to Soul Ransom's ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Soul Ransom has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 #87 | 2017-06-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #186 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #186 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GTC #198 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
| GTC #198 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
E01 #87 
MM3 #186 
GTC #198 Soul Ransom in Commander
Soul Ransom is the #20,106 most-played card on EDHREC, down 328 places over the last 30 days.
Soul Ransom FAQ
How much is Soul Ransom worth?
Soul Ransom is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $0.44 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Soul Ransom legal in Commander?
Yes — Soul Ransom is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Soul Ransom been reprinted?
Yes — Soul Ransom has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Soul Ransom cheap?
Soul Ransom trades at about $0.16 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,106 on EDHREC).