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Groundbreaker
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Rare
Planar Chaos EDHREC #16,090
$1.36
+0.0%
7 days
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Groundbreaker price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.36.
Groundbreaker Price Summary
Groundbreaker's current headline price is $1.36.
Groundbreaker Printings & Prices
3 printings
Groundbreaker has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Groundbreaker: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCMP #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #148 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #148 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #148 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #148 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLC-148 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Groundbreaker Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Trample, haste
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
"The earth's memory is long, its retribution brief."
Groundbreaker is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Groundbreaker Rulings
1 most recent
- Feb 1, 2007 The creature is sacrificed at the end of every turn in which it is on the battlefield. There is no choice about what turn to sacrifice it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Groundbreaker has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PLC-148 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #148 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #148 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PCMP #8 | 2006-03-18 | Rare | Full Art |
PLST #PLC-148 
PCMP #8 Groundbreaker in Commander
Groundbreaker is the #16,090 most-played card on EDHREC, down 375 places over the last 30 days.
Groundbreaker FAQ
How much is Groundbreaker worth?
Groundbreaker is worth about $1.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Groundbreaker legal in Commander?
Yes — Groundbreaker is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Groundbreaker been reprinted?
Yes — Groundbreaker has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Groundbreaker cheap?
Groundbreaker trades at about $1.36 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,090 on EDHREC).