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Circle of Protection: Black
Price history
Circle of Protection: Black price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.10.
Circle of Protection: Black Price Summary
Circle of Protection: Black's current headline price is $0.10.
Circle of Protection: Black Printings & Prices
Circle of Protection: Black has 24 tracked printings across 20 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Circle of Protection: Black: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 30A #307 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LEB #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CED #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #tvdl8sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 8ED #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Circle of Protection: Black Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{1}: The next time a black source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
Circle of Protection: Black is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Circle of Protection: Black Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 A source of damage is a permanent, a spell on the stack (including one that creates a permanent), or any object referred to by an object on the stack. A source doesn’t need to be capable of dealing damage to be a legal choice.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can be used even when there is no damage to prevent. It prevents the next damage (if any) from the source this turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Circle of Protection: Black has been reprinted 24 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #307 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #10 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #10★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #10 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #10 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #10★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #6★ | 2001-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| 7ED #6 | 2001-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| WC00 #tvdl8sb | 2000-08-02 | Common | Standard |
| 6ED #8 | 1999-04-21 | Common | Standard |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 printings.
Circle of Protection: Black in Commander
Circle of Protection: Black is the #20,672 most-played card on EDHREC, down 200 places over the last 30 days.
Circle of Protection: Black FAQ
How much is Circle of Protection: Black worth?
Circle of Protection: Black is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Circle of Protection: Black legal in Commander?
Yes — Circle of Protection: Black is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Circle of Protection: Black been reprinted?
Yes — Circle of Protection: Black has been reprinted 24 times, with 24 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Circle of Protection: Black cheap?
Circle of Protection: Black trades at about $0.10 — 24 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,672 on EDHREC).