V.A.T.S.
V.A.T.S. Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of V.A.T.S. is $1.39 (PIP #50), and the most expensive is $30.17 (PIP #861, Showcase, Surge Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.39, down 13.1% over 7 days, down 4.8% over 30 days, down 14.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.89 (2026).
V.A.T.S. Printings & Prices
V.A.T.S. has 4 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell V.A.T.S.: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for PIP #861 (Surge Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PIP #861 | Surge Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PIP #861 | Surge Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PIP #578 | Surge Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #578 | Surge Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #333 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | PIP #50 | Foil | $1.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #50 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #50 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | PIP #50 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | — | — |
V.A.T.S. Rules Text & Legality
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Choose any number of target creatures with equal toughness. Destroy the chosen creatures.
V.A.T.S. is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
V.A.T.S. Rulings
- Mar 8, 2024 After a spell with split second resolves (or otherwise leaves the stack), players may again cast spells and activate abilities before the next object on the stack resolves.
- Mar 8, 2024 Casting a spell with split second won’t affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
- Mar 8, 2024 If the resolution of a triggered ability involves casting a spell, that spell can’t be cast if a spell with split second is on the stack.
- Mar 8, 2024 If you choose just one target for V.A.T.S., that creature will be destroyed when V.A.T.S. resolves as long as it’s still a legal target, regardless of whether or not its toughness has changed since V.A.T.S. was cast.
- Mar 8, 2024 In the rare case where the legal targets no longer all have equal toughness (probably because of a triggered ability or special action) when V.A.T.S. tries to resolve, it won’t resolve. None of the chosen creatures will be destroyed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
V.A.T.S. has been reprinted 6 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 81% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIP #861 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Showcase | — | $57.45 | $30.23 | $32.25 |
| PIP #50 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | $12.75 | $3.98 | $2.42 | $1.34 |
| PIP #578 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $8.91 | $10.16 | $10.24 |
| PIP #333 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Showcase | — | $4.41 | $3.77 | $3.37 |
| PIP #333 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Showcase | — | $4.90 | $3.61 | $3.16 |
| PIP #50 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $6.52 | $4.14 | $3.64 |
V.A.T.S. in Commander
V.A.T.S. is the #4,398 most-played card on EDHREC, down 100 places over the last 30 days.
V.A.T.S. FAQ
How much is V.A.T.S. worth?
V.A.T.S. is worth about $1.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.39 to $30.17 across 4 tracked printings.
Is V.A.T.S. legal in Commander?
Yes — V.A.T.S. is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has V.A.T.S. been reprinted?
Yes — V.A.T.S. has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is V.A.T.S. cheap?
V.A.T.S. trades at about $1.39 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.