Temporal Extortion
Temporal Extortion Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Temporal Extortion is $20.33 (SLD #1859, Borderless), and the most expensive is $70.09 (PLC #81, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $20.33, up 1.1% over 7 days, up 4.2% over 30 days, up 43.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.33 (2026).
Temporal Extortion Printings & Prices
Temporal Extortion has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Temporal Extortion: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $37.50 cash for PLC #81 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #81 | Foil | $37.50 | $74.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #81 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #81 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | $23.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #81 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1859 | Nonfoil | $11.50 | $18.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1859 | Foil | $11.50 | $18.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1859 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1859 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
Temporal Extortion Rules Text & Legality
When you cast this spell, any player may pay half their life, rounded up. If a player does, counter Temporal Extortion.
Take an extra turn after this one.
Temporal Extortion is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Temporal Extortion Rulings
- Feb 1, 2007 As the triggered ability resolves, the active player gets the option to perform the action. If that player declines, the next player in turn order gets the option. As soon as any player performs the action, the spell is countered, but the remaining players still get the option. If all players decline, the spell remains on the stack.
- Feb 1, 2007 When this spell is cast, its “when you cast” ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Temporal Extortion has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #1859 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1859 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| PLC #81 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #81 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #1859 
PLC #81 Temporal Extortion in Commander
Temporal Extortion is the #6,537 most-played card on EDHREC, up 118 places over the last 30 days.
Temporal Extortion FAQ
How much is Temporal Extortion worth?
Temporal Extortion is worth about $20.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $20.33 to $70.09 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Temporal Extortion legal in Commander?
Yes — Temporal Extortion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Temporal Extortion been reprinted?
Yes — Temporal Extortion has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Temporal Extortion expensive?
Temporal Extortion holds a $20.33 price because supply is limited to two printings.