Stroke of Genius
Stroke of Genius Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Stroke of Genius is $0.29 (SOC #203), and the most expensive is $50.28 (JGP #2, Judge Promo, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.90, up 200.0% over 7 days, down 5.3% over 30 days, up 190.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.95 (2026).
Stroke of Genius Printings & Prices
Stroke of Genius has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art and judge promo treatments.
Sell Stroke of Genius: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $29.00 cash for JGP #2 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JGP #2 | Foil | $29.00 | $57.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #100 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #100 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-100 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | DMR #293 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #129 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #293 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #108 | Nonfoil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #67 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #293 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Stroke of Genius Rules Text & Legality
Target player draws X cards.
Stroke of Genius is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stroke of Genius has been reprinted 12 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 53% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #203 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.30 | $0.32 |
| SOC #203 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MOC #238 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMR #67 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMR #67 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMR #293 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| DMR #293 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #USG-100 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C15 #108 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C14 #129 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #203 
MOC #238 
DMR #67 
PLST #USG-100 
C15 #108 
C14 #129 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Stroke of Genius in Commander
Stroke of Genius is the #3,577 most-played card on EDHREC, up 39 places over the last 30 days.
Stroke of Genius FAQ
How much is Stroke of Genius worth?
Stroke of Genius is worth about $0.90 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.29 to $50.28 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Stroke of Genius legal in Commander?
Yes — Stroke of Genius is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Stroke of Genius been reprinted?
Yes — Stroke of Genius has been reprinted 12 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stroke of Genius cheap?
Stroke of Genius trades at about $0.90 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.