Trail of Evidence
Trail of Evidence Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Trail of Evidence is $0.29 (PLST #SOI-93), and the most expensive is $2.47 (SOI #93, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, flat over 7 days, up 3.6% over 30 days, up 26.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.29 (2026).
Trail of Evidence Printings & Prices
Trail of Evidence has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Trail of Evidence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.40 cash for SOI #93 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #93 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #93 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOI-93 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Trail of Evidence Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
Trail of Evidence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Trail of Evidence Rulings
- Apr 8, 2016 Clue is an artifact type. Even though it appears on some cards with other permanent types, it's never a creature type, a land type, or anything but an artifact type.
- Apr 8, 2016 If an effect refers to a Clue, it means any Clue artifact, not just a Clue artifact token. For example, you can sacrifice Wrench to pay for Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's activated ability.
- Apr 8, 2016 You can't sacrifice a Clue to pay multiple costs. For example, you can't sacrifice a Clue token to activate its own ability and also to activate Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Trail of Evidence has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOI-93 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOI #93 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOI #93 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #SOI-93 
SOI #93 Trail of Evidence in Commander
Trail of Evidence is the #9,122 most-played card on EDHREC, down 123 places over the last 30 days.
Trail of Evidence FAQ
How much is Trail of Evidence worth?
Trail of Evidence is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.29 to $2.47 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Trail of Evidence legal in Commander?
Yes — Trail of Evidence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Trail of Evidence been reprinted?
Yes — Trail of Evidence has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Trail of Evidence cheap?
Trail of Evidence trades at about $0.29 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,122 on EDHREC).