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Mercy Killing
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #15,504
$0.18
+5.9%
7 days
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Mercy Killing price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Mercy Killing Price Summary
Mercy Killing's current headline price is $0.18.
Mercy Killing Printings & Prices
2 printings
Mercy Killing has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Mercy Killing: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SHM #231 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #231 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-231 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #231 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mercy Killing Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.
""We will give you the peace you seek, though you may not yet know you seek it.""
Mercy Killing 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
Mercy Killing Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 You target the creature that will be sacrificed when you cast Mercy Killing, then its controller (who may or may not be you) sacrifices it when Mercy Killing resolves. Because this is a sacrifice, neither regeneration nor indestructible will save the creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Mercy Killing has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SHM-231 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #231 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #231 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
SHM #231 Mercy Killing in Commander
Mercy Killing is the #15,504 most-played card on EDHREC, down 397 places over the last 30 days.
Mercy Killing FAQ
How much is Mercy Killing worth?
Mercy Killing is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mercy Killing legal in Commander?
Yes — Mercy Killing is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mercy Killing been reprinted?
Yes — Mercy Killing has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mercy Killing cheap?
Mercy Killing trades at about $0.18 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,504 on EDHREC).