Spectral Bears
Spectral Bears Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Spectral Bears is $0.27 (WC97 #sg98), and the most expensive is $1.25 (PTC #pp98). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, up 9.7% over 30 days, up 17.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.38 (2025).
Spectral Bears Printings & Prices
Spectral Bears has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Spectral Bears: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.05 cash for PTC #bl98; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 87% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTC #bl98 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | ATH #63 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | HML #98 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #sg98 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #pp98 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Spectral Bears Rules Text & Legality
Whenever this creature attacks, if defending player controls no black nontoken permanents, it doesn't untap during your next untap step.
Spectral Bears is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Spectral Bears Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 The checks for black cards is made both at the time you declare attackers and as the ability resolves. If there are any at the time attackers are declared, it won’t trigger at all. If there are any at the time it resolves, the ability will do nothing.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Spectral Bears has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH #63 | 1998-11-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC97 #sg98 | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #bl98 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #pp98 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HML #98 | 1995-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
ATH #63 
WC97 #sg98 
PTC #bl98 
HML #98 Spectral Bears in Commander
Spectral Bears is the #19,542 most-played card on EDHREC, down 277 places over the last 30 days.
Spectral Bears FAQ
How much is Spectral Bears worth?
Spectral Bears is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $1.25 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Spectral Bears legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectral Bears is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Spectral Bears been reprinted?
Yes — Spectral Bears has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spectral Bears cheap?
Spectral Bears trades at about $0.34 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,542 on EDHREC).