Swan Song
Swan Song Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Swan Song is $8.94 (LTC #197), and the most expensive is $57.17 (SLD #1591, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $21.57, up 137.6% over 7 days, up 10.7% over 30 days, up 168.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.57 (2026).
Swan Song Printings & Prices
Swan Song has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Swan Song: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $52.00 cash for SLD #1591 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 35% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1591 | Foil | $52.00 | $79.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1591 | Nonfoil | $35.00 | $57.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | THS #65 | Foil | $35.00 | $69.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1591 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | THS #65 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1591 | Nonfoil | $28.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #91 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #98 | Nonfoil | $11.00 | $17.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #91 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $19.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #197 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
Swan Song Rules Text & Legality
Counter target enchantment, instant, or sorcery spell. Its controller creates a 2/2 blue Bird creature token with flying.
Swan Song is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Swan Song Rulings
- Sep 15, 2013 Swan Song can target a spell that can't be countered. That spell won't be countered when Swan Song resolves, but its controller will get a Bird token.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Swan Song has been reprinted 8 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 27% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOC #46 | 2025-08-01 | Rare | Standard | $10.26 | $6.35 | $7.44 | $8.31 |
| LTC #197 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1591 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1591 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #91 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C16 #98 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| THS #65 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| THS #65 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
EOC #46 
LTC #197 
SLD #1591 
C16 #98 
THS #65 Swan Song in Commander
Swan Song is the #70 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
Swan Song FAQ
How much is Swan Song worth?
Swan Song is worth about $21.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $8.94 to $57.17 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Swan Song legal in Commander?
Yes — Swan Song is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Swan Song been reprinted?
Yes — Swan Song has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Swan Song expensive?
Swan Song holds a $21.57 price because Commander demand is high (#70 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.