Whispering Specter
Whispering Specter Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Whispering Specter is $1.75 (NPH #77), and the most expensive is $4.95 (NPH #77, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.75, down 29.7% over 7 days, down 34.0% over 30 days, down 40.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.51 (2026).
Whispering Specter Printings & Prices
Whispering Specter has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Whispering Specter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.40 cash for NPH #77 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | NPH #77 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #77 | Foil | $2.40 | $5.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #77 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Whispering Specter Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, that player discards a card for each poison counter they have.
Whispering Specter is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Whispering Specter Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 You choose whether or not to sacrifice Whispering Specter, and the number of poison counters the player has is counted, when the triggered ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Whispering Specter has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPH #77 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #77 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
NPH #77 Whispering Specter in Commander
Whispering Specter is the #11,658 most-played card on EDHREC, down 112 places over the last 30 days.
Whispering Specter FAQ
How much is Whispering Specter worth?
Whispering Specter is worth about $1.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.75 to $4.95 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Whispering Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Whispering Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Whispering Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Whispering Specter has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Whispering Specter cheap?
Whispering Specter trades at about $1.75 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,658 on EDHREC).