Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Unquestioned Authority is $1.17 (JUD #31), and the most expensive is $25.87 (JUD #31, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.01, down 35.6% over 7 days, up 66.1% over 30 days, up 73.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.82 (2026).
Unquestioned Authority Printings & Prices
Unquestioned Authority has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Unquestioned Authority: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.20 cash for JUD #31 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JUD #31 | Foil | $13.20 | $32.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #31 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #85 | Foil | $9.60 | $15.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #85 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #260 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #85 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | C18 #78 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #389 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #260 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #389 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $3.99 | 75% |
Unquestioned Authority Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
When this Aura enters, draw a card.
Enchanted creature has protection from creatures.
Unquestioned Authority is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Unquestioned Authority has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #260 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMR #389 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C18 #78 | 2018-08-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #85 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #85 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JUD #31 | 2002-05-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JUD #31 | 2002-05-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
J22 #260 
CMR #389 
C18 #78 
CNS #85 
JUD #31 Unquestioned Authority in Commander
Unquestioned Authority is the #2,391 most-played card on EDHREC, down 54 places over the last 30 days.
Unquestioned Authority FAQ
How much is Unquestioned Authority worth?
Unquestioned Authority is worth about $2.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.17 to $25.87 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Unquestioned Authority legal in Commander?
Yes — Unquestioned Authority is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Unquestioned Authority been reprinted?
Yes — Unquestioned Authority has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Unquestioned Authority cheap?
Unquestioned Authority trades at about $2.01 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.