The Rack
The Rack Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Rack is $0.46 (MB2 #141), and the most expensive is $57.50 (TSB #113, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.46, down 72.6% over 7 days, down 27.0% over 30 days, down 38.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.68 (2026).
The Rack Printings & Prices
The Rack has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell The Rack: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $25.00 cash for TSB #113 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #113 | Foil | $25.00 | $49.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #113 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ATQ #72 | Nonfoil | $14.00 | $24.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | ATQ #72 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #113 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #ll352sb | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #113 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | DPA #95 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DPA #95 | Nonfoil | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #278 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
The Rack Rules Text & Legality
As this artifact enters, choose an opponent.
At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand.
The Rack is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
The Rack Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose one opposing player as this card enters, and it only affects that one player. This choice is not changed even if this card changes controllers. It becomes useless but stays on the battlefield if the chosen player leaves the game.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Rack has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #141 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.11 |
| DPA #95 | 2010-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| TSB #113 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — |
| TSB #113 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — |
| PTC #ll352sb | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 4ED #352 | 1995-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| SUM #278 | 1994-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 3ED #278 | 1994-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ATQ #72 | 1994-03-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #141 
DPA #95 
TSB #113 
PTC #ll352sb 
4ED #352 
SUM #278 
3ED #278 
ATQ #72 The Rack in Commander
The Rack is the #16,476 most-played card on EDHREC, down 145 places over the last 30 days.
The Rack FAQ
How much is The Rack worth?
The Rack is worth about $0.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.46 to $57.50 across 8 tracked printings.
Is The Rack legal in Commander?
Yes — The Rack is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has The Rack been reprinted?
Yes — The Rack has been reprinted 9 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Rack cheap?
The Rack trades at about $0.46 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,476 on EDHREC).