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Foul Emissary
Price history
Foul Emissary price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.22.
Foul Emissary Price Summary
Foul Emissary's current headline price is $0.22.
Foul Emissary Printings & Prices
Foul Emissary has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Foul Emissary: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMN #158 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #158 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Foul Emissary Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
When you sacrifice this creature while casting a spell with emerge, create a 3/2 colorless Eldrazi Horror creature token.
Foul Emissary is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Foul Emissary Rulings
- Jul 13, 2016 Foul Emissary’s last ability triggers if it’s sacrificed for any reason while you’re casting a spell with emerge, whether or not you’re casting that spell for its emerge cost. For example, if you sacrifice it to activate the ability of Ashnod’s Altar while casting Decimator of the Provinces for {10}, its ability will trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Foul Emissary has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMN #158 | 2016-07-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMN #158 | 2016-07-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
Foul Emissary in Commander
Foul Emissary is the #28,551 most-played card on EDHREC, down 414 places over the last 30 days.
Foul Emissary FAQ
How much is Foul Emissary worth?
Foul Emissary is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Foul Emissary legal in Commander?
Yes — Foul Emissary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Foul Emissary been reprinted?
Yes — Foul Emissary has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Foul Emissary cheap?
Foul Emissary trades at about $0.22 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,551 on EDHREC).