Spectral Shift
Spectral Shift Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Spectral Shift is $0.45 (5DN #37), and the most expensive is $5.15 (5DN #37, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.45, flat over 7 days, up 2.3% over 30 days, up 9.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.53 (2024).
Spectral Shift Printings & Prices
Spectral Shift has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Spectral Shift: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for 5DN #37 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #37 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #37 | Foil | $1.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #37 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Spectral Shift Rules Text & Legality
Choose one —
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Entwine {2} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Spectral Shift is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Spectral Shift Rulings
- Apr 1, 2005 Because of updated targeting rulings, it’s possible to target the same spell or permanent with both abilities when cast with Entwine.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Spectral Shift has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5DN #37 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #37 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
5DN #37 Spectral Shift in Commander
Spectral Shift is the #19,302 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Spectral Shift FAQ
How much is Spectral Shift worth?
Spectral Shift is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.45 to $5.15 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Spectral Shift legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectral Shift is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Spectral Shift been reprinted?
Yes — Spectral Shift has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spectral Shift cheap?
Spectral Shift trades at about $0.45 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,302 on EDHREC).