Tortured Existence
Tortured Existence Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tortured Existence is $3.88 (PLST #STH-74), and the most expensive is $14.10 (SLD #2507, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.88, down 6.3% over 7 days, down 35.1% over 30 days, down 7.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.61 (2025).
Tortured Existence Printings & Prices
Tortured Existence has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Tortured Existence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for SLD #2507 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2507 | Foil | $10.00 | $17.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2507 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2507 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2507 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STH #74 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #STH-74 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
Tortured Existence Rules Text & Legality
{B}, Discard a creature card: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Tortured Existence is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Tortured Existence Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You can’t return the same card you are discarding. This is because you pick the target before paying the costs.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tortured Existence has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #STH-74 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SLD #2507 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2507 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| STH #74 | 1998-03-02 | Common | Standard |
PLST #STH-74 
SLD #2507 
STH #74 Tortured Existence in Commander
Tortured Existence is the #1,550 most-played card on EDHREC, up 9 places over the last 30 days.
Tortured Existence FAQ
How much is Tortured Existence worth?
Tortured Existence is worth about $3.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $3.88 to $14.10 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Tortured Existence legal in Commander?
Yes — Tortured Existence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Tortured Existence been reprinted?
Yes — Tortured Existence has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tortured Existence cheap?
Tortured Existence trades at about $3.88 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.