Word of Command
Word of Command Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Word of Command is $49.55 (CEI #137), and the most expensive is $386.00 (2ED #137). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $386.00, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 23.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $386.00 (2026).
Word of Command Printings & Prices
Word of Command has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Word of Command: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,680.00 cash for LEA #136; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #136 | Nonfoil | $1,680.00 | $2,799.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #137 | Nonfoil | $660.00 | $1,099.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #430 | Nonfoil | $185.00 | $329.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #137 | Nonfoil | $152.00 | $379.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #133 | Nonfoil | $46.00 | $69.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #137 | Nonfoil | $33.00 | $54.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #137 | Nonfoil | $28.00 | $54.99 | 49% |
Word of Command Rules Text & Legality
Look at target opponent's hand and choose a card from it. You control that player until Word of Command finishes resolving. The player plays that card if able. While doing so, the player can activate mana abilities only if they're from lands that player controls and only if mana they produce is spent to activate other mana abilities of lands the player controls and/or to play that card. If the chosen card is cast as a spell, you control the player while that spell is resolving.
Word of Command is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Word of Command Rulings
- Jul 13, 2016 Controlling a player doesn't allow you to look at that player's sideboard. If an effect instructs that player to choose a card from outside the game, you can't have that player choose any card.
- Jul 13, 2016 While controlling another player, you can see all cards in the game that player can see. This includes cards in that player's hand, face-down cards that player controls, and any cards in that player's library the player may look at.
- Jan 1, 2011 During the resolution of this spell, that player plays the chosen card.
- Jan 1, 2011 If there is a non-mana way to cast a spell, as with Pitch Spells, you may require that way to be used if it is possible to do so.
- Jan 1, 2011 Since this spell is an instant, your opponent gets a chance to respond to it as normal. Once this spell resolves, you look at your opponent's hand and choose a card. Note that it is common practice to respond to Word of Command by using up any spells or mana you have prior to letting it resolve.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Word of Command has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #133 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #430 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #137 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #137 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #137 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #137 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #136 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
30A #133 
CED #137 
CEI #137 
2ED #137 
LEB #137 
LEA #136 Word of Command in Commander
Word of Command is the #19,040 most-played card on EDHREC, down 193 places over the last 30 days.
Word of Command FAQ
How much is Word of Command worth?
Word of Command is worth about $386.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $92.00 to $386.00 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Word of Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Word of Command is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Word of Command been reprinted?
Yes — Word of Command has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Word of Command expensive?
Word of Command holds a $386.00 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.