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Baleful Strix
ARTIFACT CREATURE — BIRD Uncommon
Commander 2016 EDHREC #361
$3.41
+10.0%
7 days
Price history
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Baleful Strix price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.41.
Baleful Strix Price Summary
Baleful Strix's current headline price is $3.41.
Baleful Strix Printings & Prices
21 printings
Baleful Strix has 21 tracked printings across 17 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil, surge foil and foil finishes, including full art and borderless treatments.
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Sell Baleful Strix: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMA #196 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2070 | Rainbow Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #191 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2070 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BLC #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMA #196 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #94 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Baleful Strix Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying, deathtouch
When this creature enters, draw a card.
"Its beak rends flesh and bone, exposing the tender marrow of dream."
Baleful Strix is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Brawl
Legal
Commander
Legal
Competitive Brawl
Legal
Duel Commander
Legal
Gladiator
Legal
Historic
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
Pauper
Legal
Pauper Commander
Legal
Timeless
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Alchemy
Not legal
Future Standard
Not legal
Modern
Not legal
Old School
Not legal
Penny Dreadful
Not legal
Pioneer
Not legal
PreDH
Not legal
Premodern
Not legal
Standard
Not legal
Standard Brawl
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
22 printings
Baleful Strix has been reprinted 22 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 45% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #318 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #318 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| BLC #86 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| BLC #86 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| OTC #215 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MKC #200 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| BRC #120 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMC #143 | 2022-09-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #PCA-82 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFC #177 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FIC #318 
BLC #86 
OTC #215 
MKC #200 
BRC #120 
DMC #143 
PLST #PCA-82 
AFC #177 Showing the 10 most recent of 22 printings.
Baleful Strix in Commander
Baleful Strix is the #361 most-played card on EDHREC, down 3 places over the last 30 days.
Where to Get Baleful Strix Sealed
8 products
Baleful Strix turns up in 8 sealed products we price. 8 products always contain it; the rest are averages per unit.
| Product | Yields | Sealed price | Card's value inside |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers' War - Commander Deck Display | always 1 copy | — | — |
| The Brothers' War Commander Deck - Set of 2 | always 1 copy | — | — |
| The Brothers' War Commander Deck - Urza's Iron Alliance | always 1 copy | — | — |
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander Deck - Revenant Recon | always 1 copy | — | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander Deck - Grand Larceny | always 1 copy | — | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander Deck Display | always 1 copy | — | — |
| Dominaria United - Commander Decks [Set of 2] | always 1 copy | — | — |
| Dominaria United Commander Deck - Painbow | always 1 copy | — | — |
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Baleful Strix FAQ
How much is Baleful Strix worth?
Baleful Strix is worth about $3.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Baleful Strix legal in Commander?
Yes — Baleful Strix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Baleful Strix been reprinted?
Yes — Baleful Strix has been reprinted 22 times, with 21 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Baleful Strix cheap?
Baleful Strix trades at about $3.41 — 22 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Baleful Strix?
Cards that fill a similar role include Ice-Fang Coatl, Coiling Oracle, Dusk Legion Zealot.