Xathrid Gorgon
Xathrid Gorgon Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Xathrid Gorgon is $0.29 (M13 #118, Foil), and the most expensive is $0.41 (PM13 #118★, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, down 8.1% over 30 days, down 2.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2026).
Xathrid Gorgon Printings & Prices
Xathrid Gorgon has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Xathrid Gorgon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for M13 #118 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M13 #118 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PM13 #118★ | Foil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #118 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Xathrid Gorgon Rules Text & Legality
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
{2}{B}, {T}: Put a petrification counter on target creature. It gains defender and becomes a colorless artifact in addition to its other types. Its activated abilities can't be activated. (A creature with defender can't attack.)
Xathrid Gorgon is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Xathrid Gorgon Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- Jul 1, 2012 The effects of Xathrid Gorgon’s ability don’t depend on the petrification counter. If that counter is removed, the creature remains a colorless artifact with defender, and so on.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Xathrid Gorgon has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM13 #118★ | 2013-08-01 | Rare | Prerelease |
| M13 #118 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M13 #118 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
PM13 #118★ 
M13 #118 Xathrid Gorgon in Commander
Xathrid Gorgon is the #16,919 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
Xathrid Gorgon FAQ
How much is Xathrid Gorgon worth?
Xathrid Gorgon is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $0.41 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Xathrid Gorgon legal in Commander?
Yes — Xathrid Gorgon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Xathrid Gorgon been reprinted?
Yes — Xathrid Gorgon has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Xathrid Gorgon cheap?
Xathrid Gorgon trades at about $0.34 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,919 on EDHREC).