Wheel of Torture
Wheel of Torture Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wheel of Torture is $1.05 (ULG #138), and the most expensive is $19.10 (ULG #138, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.78, up 69.5% over 7 days, down 11.9% over 30 days, up 74.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.02 (2026).
Wheel of Torture Printings & Prices
Wheel of Torture has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Wheel of Torture: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for ULG #138 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #138 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #138 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ULG-138 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #138 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
Wheel of Torture Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand.
Wheel of Torture is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Wheel of Torture Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The number of cards is counted during resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wheel of Torture has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ULG-138 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #138 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
| ULG #138 | 1999-02-15 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #ULG-138 
ULG #138 Wheel of Torture in Commander
Wheel of Torture is the #16,926 most-played card on EDHREC, down 234 places over the last 30 days.
Wheel of Torture FAQ
How much is Wheel of Torture worth?
Wheel of Torture is worth about $1.78 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.05 to $19.10 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Wheel of Torture legal in Commander?
Yes — Wheel of Torture is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Wheel of Torture been reprinted?
Yes — Wheel of Torture has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wheel of Torture cheap?
Wheel of Torture trades at about $1.78 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,926 on EDHREC).