Wave of Terror
Wave of Terror Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wave of Terror is $0.88 (WTH #86). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.88, up 1.1% over 7 days, down 1.1% over 30 days, up 3.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.08 (2024).
Wave of Terror Printings & Prices
Wave of Terror has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Wave of Terror: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.09 cash for WTH #86; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | WTH #86 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
Wave of Terror Rules Text & Legality
Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
At the beginning of your draw step, destroy each creature with mana value equal to the number of age counters on this enchantment. They can't be regenerated.
Wave of Terror is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Wave of Terror Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 If you don't pay the cumulative upkeep, you'll sacrifice Wave of Terror before your draw step begins. It won't destroy any creatures that turn.
- Apr 1, 2008 This destroys creatures with mana value exactly equal to the appropriate number, not equal to or less than that number.
- Jun 1, 2005 Will not generally kill zero cost creatures because the age counters go on before the ability triggers. If would be possible if something like Power Conduit were removing counters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wave of Terror has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH #86 | 1997-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
WTH #86 Wave of Terror in Commander
Wave of Terror is the #29,158 most-played card on EDHREC, down 251 places over the last 30 days.
Wave of Terror FAQ
How much is Wave of Terror worth?
Wave of Terror is worth about $0.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Wave of Terror legal in Commander?
Yes — Wave of Terror is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Wave of Terror been reprinted?
Yes — Wave of Terror has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wave of Terror cheap?
Wave of Terror trades at about $0.88 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,158 on EDHREC).