Sphere of Safety
Sphere of Safety Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sphere of Safety is $4.40 (RTR #24), and the most expensive is $30.07 (SLD #2331, Borderless, Confetti Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $14.11, up 220.7% over 7 days, down 1.2% over 30 days, up 271.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $14.28 (2026).
Sphere of Safety Printings & Prices
Sphere of Safety has 8 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and confetti foil finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.
Sell Sphere of Safety: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $18.50 cash for SLD #2331 (Confetti Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2331 | Confetti Foil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2331 | Confetti Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2316 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $17.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #280 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #280 | Foil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2316 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2316 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2316 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #280 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $13.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #588 | Foil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
Sphere of Safety Rules Text & Legality
Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays {X} for each of those creatures, where X is the number of enchantments you control.
Sphere of Safety is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Sphere of Safety Rulings
- Oct 1, 2012 If you control Sphere of Safety, your opponents can choose not to attack with a creature with an ability that says it attacks if able.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sphere of Safety has been reprinted 12 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 13% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #104 | 2024-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.43 | $1.02 | $1.25 | $2.63 |
| RVR #447 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | $2.04 | $2.11 |
| RVR #447 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | $2.41 | $3.04 |
| SLD #2331 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #280 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #280 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #588 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #2316 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #2316 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| C16 #77 | 2016-11-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
DSC #104 
RVR #447 
SLD #2331 
C16 #77 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Sphere of Safety in Commander
Sphere of Safety is the #671 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.
Sphere of Safety FAQ
How much is Sphere of Safety worth?
Sphere of Safety is worth about $14.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $4.40 to $30.07 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Sphere of Safety legal in Commander?
Yes — Sphere of Safety is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Sphere of Safety been reprinted?
Yes — Sphere of Safety has been reprinted 12 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sphere of Safety expensive?
Sphere of Safety holds a $14.11 price because Commander demand is high (#671 on EDHREC) and even with 12 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.