Venser's Journal
Venser's Journal Price Summary
As of Jul 24, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Venser's Journal is $8.77 (C21 #273), and the most expensive is $31.26 (SOM #220, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.77, down 3.6% over 7 days, down 6.5% over 30 days, down 8.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.66 (2026).
Venser's Journal Printings & Prices
Venser's Journal has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Venser's Journal: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for SOM #220 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #220 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #220 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #279 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #220 | Nonfoil | $7.25 | $15.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #279 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #273 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
Venser's Journal Rules Text & Legality
You have no maximum hand size.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 life for each card in your hand.
Venser's Journal is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Venser's Journal Rulings
- Jan 1, 2011 If multiple effects modify your hand size, apply them in timestamp order. For example, if you put Null Profusion (an enchantment that says your maximum hand size is two) onto the battlefield and then put Venser's Journal onto the battlefield, you'll have no maximum hand size. However, if those permanents enter in the opposite order, your maximum hand size would be two.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Venser's Journal has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C21 #273 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #279 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #220 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #220 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
C21 #273 
C16 #279 
SOM #220 Venser's Journal in Commander
Venser's Journal is the #1,987 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
Venser's Journal FAQ
How much is Venser's Journal worth?
Venser's Journal is worth about $8.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 24, 2026. Prices range from $8.77 to $31.26 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Venser's Journal legal in Commander?
Yes — Venser's Journal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Venser's Journal been reprinted?
Yes — Venser's Journal has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Venser's Journal expensive?
Venser's Journal holds a $8.77 price because Commander demand is high (#1,987 on EDHREC).