Species Specialist
Species Specialist Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Species Specialist is $10.03 (C20 #47), and the most expensive is $10.61 (SLD #2369, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.57, up 4.5% over 7 days, up 0.5% over 30 days, up 3.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.93 (2024).
Species Specialist Printings & Prices
Species Specialist has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Species Specialist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for C20 #47; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C20 #47 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2369 | Foil | $7.75 | $16.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #47 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2369 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2369 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
Species Specialist Rules Text & Legality
As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
Whenever a creature of the chosen type dies, you may draw a card.
Species Specialist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Species Specialist Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If Species Specialist happens to have the chosen creature type, its ability triggers when it dies.
- Apr 17, 2020 If a creature of the chosen type dies at the same time as Species Specialist, its ability triggers for that creature.
- Apr 17, 2020 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Human or Warrior. Card types such as artifact and supertypes such as legendary can’t be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Species Specialist has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #2369 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2369 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| C20 #47 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #2369 
C20 #47 Species Specialist in Commander
Species Specialist is the #3,400 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
Species Specialist FAQ
How much is Species Specialist worth?
Species Specialist is worth about $10.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $10.03 to $10.61 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Species Specialist legal in Commander?
Yes — Species Specialist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Species Specialist been reprinted?
Yes — Species Specialist has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Species Specialist expensive?
Species Specialist holds a $10.57 price because supply is limited to two printings.