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Altar of the Brood
ARTIFACT Rare
Secret Lair Countdown EDHREC #1,421
$10.12
+7.7%
7 days
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Altar of the Brood price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $10.12.
Altar of the Brood Price Summary
Altar of the Brood's current headline price is $10.12.
Altar of the Brood Printings & Prices
4 printings
Altar of the Brood has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Altar of the Brood: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLC #28 | Halo Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UGIN #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #216 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | KTK #216 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #216 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #1 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KTK #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Altar of the Brood Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Altar of the Brood Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Altar of the Brood has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC #1 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #1 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #28 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| UGIN #216 | 2015-01-17 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #216 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #216 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
UGIN #216 
KTK #216 Altar of the Brood in Commander
Altar of the Brood is the #1,421 most-played card on EDHREC, up 8 places over the last 30 days.
Altar of the Brood FAQ
How much is Altar of the Brood worth?
Altar of the Brood is worth about $10.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $10.12 price because Commander demand is high (#1,421 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.