Stony Silence
Stony Silence Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Stony Silence is $0.66 (MB2 #21), and the most expensive is $13.32 (ISD #36, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.47, up 101.4% over 7 days, up 110.0% over 30 days, up 98.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.09 (2025).
Stony Silence Printings & Prices
Stony Silence has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Stony Silence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.26 cash for ISD #36; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MM3 #25 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ISD #36 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ISD #36 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #21 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #25 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
Stony Silence Rules Text & Legality
Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.
Stony Silence is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Stony Silence Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017 Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities, such as equip, are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- Mar 14, 2017 No abilities of artifacts can be activated, including mana abilities.
- Mar 14, 2017 Stony Silence's ability affects only artifacts on the battlefield. Activated abilities that work in other zones (such as cycling) can still be activated. Triggered abilities (starting with "when," "whenever," or "at") are unaffected.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stony Silence has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #21 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $0.92 |
| MM3 #25 | 2017-03-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MM3 #25 | 2017-03-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| ISD #36 | 2011-09-30 | Rare | Standard | — |
| ISD #36 | 2011-09-30 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #21 
MM3 #25 
ISD #36 Stony Silence in Commander
Stony Silence is the #6,010 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
Stony Silence FAQ
How much is Stony Silence worth?
Stony Silence is worth about $1.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.66 to $13.32 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Stony Silence legal in Commander?
Yes — Stony Silence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Stony Silence been reprinted?
Yes — Stony Silence has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stony Silence cheap?
Stony Silence trades at about $1.47 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,010 on EDHREC).