Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tainted Pact is $32.33 (STA #33, Showcase), and the most expensive is $489.97 (ODY #164, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $32.33, down 0.3% over 7 days, down 3.7% over 30 days, up 4.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $33.97 (2026).
Tainted Pact Printings & Prices
Tainted Pact has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Tainted Pact: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $780.00 cash for ODY #164 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #164 | Foil | $780.00 | $1,299.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #164 | Foil | $500.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #96 | Foil | $90.00 | $179.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #96 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #96 | Nonfoil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #33 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | STA #96 | Etched | $28.00 | $54.99 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | STA #96 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | $54.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #164 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | $44.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #164 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | — | — |
Tainted Pact Rules Text & Legality
Exile the top card of your library. You may put that card into your hand unless it has the same name as another card exiled this way. Repeat this process until you put a card into your hand or you exile two cards with the same name, whichever comes first.
Tainted Pact is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tainted Pact has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA #33 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #33 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| STA #33 | 2021-04-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| ODY #164 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #164 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
STA #33 
ODY #164 Tainted Pact in Commander
Tainted Pact is the #769 most-played card on EDHREC.
Tainted Pact FAQ
How much is Tainted Pact worth?
Tainted Pact is worth about $32.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $32.33 to $489.97 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Tainted Pact legal in Commander?
Yes — Tainted Pact is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tainted Pact been reprinted?
Yes — Tainted Pact has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tainted Pact expensive?
Tainted Pact holds a $32.33 price because Commander demand is high (#769 on EDHREC) and even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.