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Mind Flayer
CREATURE — HORROR Rare
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate EDHREC #4,579
$0.39
+21.9%
7 days
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Mind Flayer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.39.
Mind Flayer Price Summary
Mind Flayer's current headline price is $0.39.
Mind Flayer Printings & Prices
6 printings
Mind Flayer has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Mind Flayer: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63a | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #63p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #63 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #308 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #728 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #63 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #308 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #728 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mind Flayer Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Dominate Monster — When this creature enters, gain control of target creature for as long as you control this creature.
""Shed your thoughts and let my will flow through you.""
Mind Flayer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mind Flayer Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 23, 2021 If Mind Flayer leaves the battlefield or you lose control of it before its Dominate Monster ability resolves, control of the target creature doesn't change at all.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
9 printings
Mind Flayer has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #728 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| AFR #63 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #63 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #63p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #63p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| AFR #308 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| AFR #308 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
PAFR #63s 
AFR #63 Mind Flayer in Commander
Mind Flayer is the #4,579 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.
Mind Flayer FAQ
How much is Mind Flayer worth?
Mind Flayer is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mind Flayer legal in Commander?
Yes — Mind Flayer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mind Flayer been reprinted?
Yes — Mind Flayer has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mind Flayer cheap?
Mind Flayer trades at about $0.39 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.