Surge Node
Surge Node Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Surge Node is $0.19 (NPH #160), and the most expensive is $5.21 (NPH #160, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 45.7% over 7 days, up 5.6% over 30 days, down 5.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Surge Node Printings & Prices
Surge Node has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Surge Node: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.05 cash for NPH #160 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #160 | Foil | $1.05 | $2.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #294 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #294 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #160 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Surge Node Rules Text & Legality
This artifact enters with six charge counters on it.
{1}, {T}, Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Put a charge counter on target artifact.
Surge Node is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Surge Node Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 Once Surge Node has run out of charge counters, it remains on the battlefield.
- Aug 7, 2020 Surge Node can be the target of its own activated ability. Because it doesn't “move” a counter, the ability will remove a counter from Surge Node and then put one onto it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Surge Node has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XM #294 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| 2XM #294 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| NPH #160 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #160 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
2XM #294 
NPH #160 Surge Node in Commander
Surge Node is the #17,619 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Surge Node FAQ
How much is Surge Node worth?
Surge Node is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $5.21 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Surge Node legal in Commander?
Yes — Surge Node is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Surge Node been reprinted?
Yes — Surge Node has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Surge Node cheap?
Surge Node trades at about $0.19 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,619 on EDHREC).