The Council of Four
The Council of Four Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Council of Four is $0.55 (CLB #530, Inverted, Etched), and the most expensive is $2.72 (CLB #271, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.87, down 14.7% over 7 days, up 67.3% over 30 days, up 70.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.02 (2026).
The Council of Four Printings & Prices
The Council of Four has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including prerelease, showcase and inverted treatments.
Sell The Council of Four: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for PCLB #271s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCLB #271s | Foil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #271 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #419 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #530 | Etched | $0.75 | $1.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #271 | Foil | $0.70 | $1.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #419 | Foil | $0.70 | $1.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #271 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #419 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #271 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #419 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
The Council of Four Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a player draws their second card during their turn, you draw a card.
Whenever a player casts their second spell during their turn, you create a 2/2 white Knight creature token.
The Council of Four is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Council of Four has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #530 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Inverted |
| CLB #419 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Showcase |
| CLB #419 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Showcase |
| PCLB #271s | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Prerelease |
| CLB #271 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CLB #271 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
CLB #530 
PCLB #271s The Council of Four in Commander
The Council of Four is the #2,164 most-played card on EDHREC, up 4 places over the last 30 days.
The Council of Four FAQ
How much is The Council of Four worth?
The Council of Four is worth about $0.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.87 to $2.72 across 4 tracked printings.
Is The Council of Four legal in Commander?
Yes — The Council of Four is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Council of Four been reprinted?
Yes — The Council of Four has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Council of Four cheap?
The Council of Four trades at about $0.87 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.