Volrath's Laboratory
Volrath's Laboratory Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Volrath's Laboratory is $0.44 (STH #142). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.44, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.48 (2026).
Volrath's Laboratory Printings & Prices
Volrath's Laboratory has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Volrath's Laboratory: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for STH #142; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STH #142 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Volrath's Laboratory Rules Text & Legality
As this artifact enters, choose a color and a creature type.
{5}, {T}: Create a 2/2 creature token of the chosen color and type.
Volrath's Laboratory is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Volrath's Laboratory Rulings
- Jun 10, 2022 The token has the same name as the creature type plus the word "Token." For example, if the chosen creature type is Bird, the token's name is "Bird Token."
- Oct 4, 2004 The token does not have any built-in abilities. For example, choosing creature type Bird does not give the token Flying.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Volrath's Laboratory has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STH #142 | 1998-03-02 | Rare | Standard |
STH #142 Volrath's Laboratory in Commander
Volrath's Laboratory is the #26,886 most-played card on EDHREC, down 250 places over the last 30 days.
Volrath's Laboratory FAQ
How much is Volrath's Laboratory worth?
Volrath's Laboratory is worth about $0.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026.
Is Volrath's Laboratory legal in Commander?
Yes — Volrath's Laboratory is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Volrath's Laboratory been reprinted?
Yes — Volrath's Laboratory has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Volrath's Laboratory cheap?
Volrath's Laboratory trades at about $0.44 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,886 on EDHREC).