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Altar of the Brood Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #216 · Art by Erica Yang
KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir#216Rare

Altar of the Brood

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TCGplayer market · KTK #216 nonfoil
$10.25 −0.3% −$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
+3.7%
EDHREC rank
#1,419 Up 1 in 30 days
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Altar of the Brood Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.25, down 0.3% over 7 days, up 3.7% over 30 days, up 22.3% over 90 days.

Altar of the Brood Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Altar of the Brood

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Altar of the Brood Printings & Prices

Altar of the Brood has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

KTK set symbol, RareKTK #216
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UGIN set symbol, RareUGIN #216
SLC set symbol, RareSLC #28
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Altar of the Brood Rules Text & Legality

Altar of the Brood

Whenever another permanent you control enters, each opponent mills a card.

Worshippers are allowed to pluck one memory from a chosen nonbeliever. Maybe a battle plan. Maybe a profession of love.

Altar of the Brood is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Altar of the Brood Rulings

  • Sep 20, 2014

    If Altar of the Brood enters the battlefield under your control at the same time as other permanents, its ability will trigger for each of those permanents.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Altar of the Brood has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of TarkirKTK #216
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #216
  • Jan 17, 2015UGIN set symbol, RareUgin's FateUGIN #216
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, halo foilSLC #28
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · BorderlessSLC #1
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, foilSLC #1

Altar of the Brood in Commander

Altar of the Brood is the #1,419 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.

#1,419 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1 in 30 days

Altar of the Brood FAQ

How much is Altar of the Brood worth?

Altar of the Brood is worth about $10.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Altar of the Brood legal in Commander?

Yes. Altar of the Brood is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Altar of the Brood been reprinted?

Yes. Altar of the Brood has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Altar of the Brood expensive?

Altar of the Brood holds a $10.25 price because Commander demand is high (#1,419 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Altar of the Brood?

Cards that fill a similar role include Grinding Station, Mesmeric Orb, Altar of Dementia.