Spoils of War
Spoils of War Price Summary
As of Jul 30, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Spoils of War is $2.48 (ICE #164). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.48, down 5.3% over 7 days, down 3.1% over 30 days, down 6.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.64 (2026).
Spoils of War Printings & Prices
Spoils of War has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Spoils of War: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.17 cash for ICE #164; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 87% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ICE #164 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
Spoils of War Rules Text & Legality
X is the number of artifact and/or creature cards in an opponent's graveyard as you cast this spell.
Distribute X +1/+1 counters among any number of target creatures.
Spoils of War is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Spoils of War Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 X is set as you cast the spell to be exactly the number of appropriate cards in an opponent’s graveyard. You can’t choose a higher or lower value for X.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Spoils of War has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE #164 | 1995-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
ICE #164 Spoils of War in Commander
Spoils of War is the #27,997 most-played card on EDHREC, down 356 places over the last 30 days.
Spoils of War FAQ
How much is Spoils of War worth?
Spoils of War is worth about $2.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 30, 2026.
Is Spoils of War legal in Commander?
Yes — Spoils of War is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Spoils of War been reprinted?
Yes — Spoils of War has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spoils of War cheap?
Spoils of War trades at about $2.48 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,997 on EDHREC).