Stinging Study
Stinging Study Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Stinging Study is $14.70 (C21 #44), and the most expensive is $19.42 (SLD #2481, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $18.38, down 2.0% over 7 days, down 11.4% over 30 days, up 40.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.75 (2026).
Stinging Study Printings & Prices
Stinging Study has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Stinging Study: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for C21 #371; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C21 #371 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $32.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2481 | Foil | $14.00 | $23.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #371 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2481 | Nonfoil | $11.50 | $20.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2481 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #44 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2481 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #44 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $19.99 | 55% |
Stinging Study Rules Text & Legality
You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is the mana value of a commander you own on the battlefield or in the command zone.
Stinging Study is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Stinging Study Rulings
- Apr 16, 2021 If you own multiple commanders on the battlefield and/or in the command zone, you choose one of them as Stinging Study resolves to determine the value of X.
- Apr 16, 2021 If your commander is under the control of another player as Stinging Study resolves, it is still on the battlefield and will still be used to determine the value of X.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stinging Study has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #2481 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2481 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| C21 #44 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| C21 #371 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
SLD #2481 
C21 #44 Stinging Study in Commander
Stinging Study is the #3,329 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Stinging Study FAQ
How much is Stinging Study worth?
Stinging Study is worth about $18.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $14.70 to $19.42 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Stinging Study legal in Commander?
Yes — Stinging Study is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Stinging Study been reprinted?
Yes — Stinging Study has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stinging Study expensive?
Stinging Study trades at $18.38 on printing supply and steady demand.