Subversion
Subversion Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Subversion is $2.19 (BRB #82), and the most expensive is $17.68 (ULG #68, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.40, up 10.1% over 7 days, up 6.2% over 30 days, up 11.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.90 (2025).
Subversion Printings & Prices
Subversion has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Subversion: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.50 cash for ULG #68 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #68 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #68 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #68 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #68 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #82 | Nonfoil | $0.23 | $1.79 | 87% |
Subversion Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent loses 1 life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
Subversion is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Subversion Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 This is loss of life, not damage. It can’t be prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Subversion has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRB #82 | 1999-11-12 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #68 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #68 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
BRB #82 
ULG #68 Subversion in Commander
Subversion is the #16,357 most-played card on EDHREC, down 258 places over the last 30 days.
Subversion FAQ
How much is Subversion worth?
Subversion is worth about $2.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $2.19 to $17.68 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Subversion legal in Commander?
Yes — Subversion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Subversion been reprinted?
Yes — Subversion has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Subversion cheap?
Subversion trades at about $2.40 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,357 on EDHREC).