The Earth King
The Earth King Price Summary
As of Aug 11, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Earth King is $1.43 (TLA #172), and the most expensive is $6.74 (PTLA #172s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.43, up 10.8% over 7 days, down 2.0% over 30 days, up 104.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.31 (2025).
The Earth King Printings & Prices
The Earth King has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell The Earth King: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.75 cash for PTLA #172s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTLA #172s | Foil | $2.75 | $5.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #344 | Foil | $1.58 | $3.49 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #344 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $2.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #344 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #172 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #172 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #344 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #172 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TLA #172 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
The Earth King Rules Text & Legality
When The Earth King enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.
Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
The Earth King is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
The Earth King Rulings
- Oct 2, 2025 The Earth King's second ability counts the number of creatures with power 4 or greater you attack with when the ability triggers. Even if some or all of those creatures are no longer attacking or no longer have power 4 or greater when the ability resolves, they still count towards how many lands you can search for.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Earth King has been reprinted 5 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLA #344 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Showcase | $2.51 | $2.03 | $1.68 | $1.87 |
| TLA #172 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Standard | $0.45 | $0.47 | $0.62 | $1.00 |
| PTLA #172s | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Prerelease | $2.16 | $2.24 | $3.62 | $5.88 |
| TLA #172 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Standard | $0.88 | $1.13 | $1.48 | $1.09 |
| TLA #344 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Showcase | $5.65 | $2.97 | $3.50 | $2.40 |
TLA #344 
PTLA #172s The Earth King in Commander
The Earth King is the #3,186 most-played card on EDHREC, up 199 places over the last 30 days.
The Earth King FAQ
How much is The Earth King worth?
The Earth King is worth about $1.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 11, 2026. Prices range from $1.43 to $6.74 across 3 tracked printings.
Is The Earth King legal in Commander?
Yes — The Earth King is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has The Earth King been reprinted?
Yes — The Earth King has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Earth King cheap?
The Earth King trades at about $1.43 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.