Sphere of Resistance
Sphere of Resistance Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sphere of Resistance is $9.28 (SLD #1484★, Borderless, Rainbow Foil), and the most expensive is $79.84 (MPS #47, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.33, up 5.0% over 7 days, up 10.8% over 30 days, up 36.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.33 (2026).
Sphere of Resistance Printings & Prices
Sphere of Resistance has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Sphere of Resistance: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $95.00 cash for MPS #47 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 32% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MPS #47 | Foil | $95.00 | $139.99 | 32% |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #47 | Foil | $50.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #139 | Nonfoil | $27.00 | $44.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #js139sb | Nonfoil | $22.00 | $37.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #139 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1484 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $12.99 | 38% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1484 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
Sphere of Resistance Rules Text & Legality
Spells cost {1} more to cast.
Sphere of Resistance is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Sphere of Resistance Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 It affects all players, including you.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sphere of Resistance has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1484 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1484★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| MPS #47 | 2016-09-30 | Special | Standard |
| WC99 #js139sb | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #139 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #1484 
MPS #47 
WC99 #js139sb 
EXO #139 Sphere of Resistance in Commander
Sphere of Resistance is the #8,239 most-played card on EDHREC, down 38 places over the last 30 days.
Sphere of Resistance FAQ
How much is Sphere of Resistance worth?
Sphere of Resistance is worth about $13.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $13.33 to $79.84 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Sphere of Resistance legal in Commander?
Yes — Sphere of Resistance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sphere of Resistance been reprinted?
Yes — Sphere of Resistance has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sphere of Resistance expensive?
Sphere of Resistance holds a $13.33 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.