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Near-Death Experience
Price history
Near-Death Experience price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.55.
Near-Death Experience Price Summary
Near-Death Experience's current headline price is $0.55.
Near-Death Experience Printings & Prices
Near-Death Experience has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Near-Death Experience: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ROE #38 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | V16 #10 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Near-Death Experience Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have exactly 1 life, you win the game.
Near-Death Experience is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Near-Death Experience Rulings
- Jun 15, 2010 In a Two-Headed Giant game, anything that cares about your life total checks your team’s life total. You’ll win the game if your team has exactly 1 life.
- Jun 15, 2010 This ability has an “intervening ‘if’ clause.” That means (1) the ability triggers only if you have exactly 1 life as your upkeep begins, and (2) the ability does nothing if your life total is anything other than 1 by the time it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Near-Death Experience has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| V16 #10 | 2016-08-19 | Mythic | Standard |
| ROE #38 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| ROE #38 | 2010-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
V16 #10 Near-Death Experience in Commander
Near-Death Experience is the #15,246 most-played card on EDHREC, down 131 places over the last 30 days.
Near-Death Experience FAQ
How much is Near-Death Experience worth?
Near-Death Experience is worth about $0.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Near-Death Experience legal in Commander?
Yes — Near-Death Experience is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Near-Death Experience been reprinted?
Yes — Near-Death Experience has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Near-Death Experience cheap?
Near-Death Experience trades at about $0.55 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,246 on EDHREC).