Survival of the Fittest
Survival of the Fittest Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Survival of the Fittest is $76.88 (WC98 #bs129), and the most expensive is $1,705.89 (G09 #4, Judge Promo, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $399.96, up 0.8% over 7 days, up 1.4% over 30 days, up 19.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $399.96 (2026).
Survival of the Fittest Printings & Prices
Survival of the Fittest has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including judge promo treatments.
Sell Survival of the Fittest: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,955.00 cash for G09 #4 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 35% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | G09 #4 | Foil | $1,955.00 | $2,999.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #129 | Nonfoil | $340.00 | $599.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #129 | Nonfoil | $280.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bs129 | Nonfoil | $43.00 | $84.99 | 49% |
Survival of the Fittest Rules Text & Legality
{G}, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Survival of the Fittest is legal in Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Survival of the Fittest Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Because the “search” requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don’t have to find the card if you don’t want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Survival of the Fittest has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| G09 #4 | 2009-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| WC98 #bs129 | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #129 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
G09 #4 
WC98 #bs129 
EXO #129 Survival of the Fittest in Commander
Survival of the Fittest is the #2,381 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
Survival of the Fittest FAQ
How much is Survival of the Fittest worth?
Survival of the Fittest is worth about $399.96 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $399.96 to $1,705.89 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Commander?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest is legal in Commander.
Has Survival of the Fittest been reprinted?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Survival of the Fittest expensive?
Survival of the Fittest holds a $399.96 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.