Soul Spike
Soul Spike Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Soul Spike is $16.48 (CSP #70), and the most expensive is $54.32 (CSP #70, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.48, down 0.8% over 7 days, down 0.9% over 30 days, up 6.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $62.25 (2024).
Soul Spike Printings & Prices
Soul Spike has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Soul Spike: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $54.00 cash for CSP #70 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CSP #70 | Foil | $54.00 | $89.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #70 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $27.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #70 | Nonfoil | $11.00 | — | — |
Soul Spike Rules Text & Legality
You may exile two black cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Soul Spike deals 4 damage to any target and you gain 4 life.
Soul Spike is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Soul Spike Rulings
- Jul 15, 2006 If you don’t have two cards of the right color in your hand, you can’t choose to cast the spell using the alternative cost.
- Jul 15, 2006 You can’t exile a card from your hand to pay for itself. At the time you would pay costs, that card is on the stack, not in your hand.
- Jul 15, 2006 You may pay the alternative cost rather than the card’s mana cost. Any additional costs are paid as normal.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Soul Spike has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSP #70 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #70 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
CSP #70 Soul Spike in Commander
Soul Spike is the #25,667 most-played card on EDHREC, down 154 places over the last 30 days.
Soul Spike FAQ
How much is Soul Spike worth?
Soul Spike is worth about $16.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $16.48 to $54.32 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Soul Spike legal in Commander?
Yes — Soul Spike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Soul Spike been reprinted?
Yes — Soul Spike has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Soul Spike expensive?
Soul Spike holds a $16.48 price because supply is limited to a single printing.