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Braid of Fire
Price history
Braid of Fire price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $19.18.
Braid of Fire Price Summary
Braid of Fire's current headline price is $19.18.
Braid of Fire Printings & Prices
Braid of Fire has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
All finishes
Sell Braid of Fire: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | CSP #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1247 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1247 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CSP #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1247 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2307 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2307 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Braid of Fire Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Cumulative upkeep—Add {R}. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Braid of Fire is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Braid of Fire Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Any of this mana that isn't spent during your upkeep step will be removed before your draw step begins. You cannot save it to be spent on the card you will draw this turn.
- Oct 1, 2009 Braid of Fire is a very unusual card. "Add {R}" is a cost. This enchantment does nothing but add increasing amounts of mana during your upkeep.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Braid of Fire has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CSP-78 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #729 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2307 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2307 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1247 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1247 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #78 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #78 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #CSP-78 
CSP #78 Braid of Fire in Commander
Braid of Fire is the #4,249 most-played card on EDHREC, down 67 places over the last 30 days.
Braid of Fire FAQ
How much is Braid of Fire worth?
Braid of Fire is worth about $19.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Braid of Fire legal in Commander?
Yes — Braid of Fire is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Braid of Fire been reprinted?
Yes — Braid of Fire has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Braid of Fire expensive?
Braid of Fire holds a $19.18 price because even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.