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Pact of the Serpent
SORCERY Rare
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander EDHREC #2,212
$1.28
-1.5%
7 days
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Pact of the Serpent price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.28.
Pact of the Serpent Price Summary
Pact of the Serpent's current headline price is $1.28.
Pact of the Serpent Printings & Prices
2 printings
Pact of the Serpent has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Pact of the Serpent: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KHC #9 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | KHC #9 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #206 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #206 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Pact of the Serpent Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose a creature type. Target player draws X cards and loses X life, where X is the number of creatures they control of the chosen type.
""Our quarrels behind us. Our foes before us. Death or triumph for us all!""
Pact of the Serpent is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Pact of the Serpent Rulings
3 most recent
- Feb 5, 2021 The value of X is based on the number of creatures the player controls of the chosen type as Pact of the Serpent resolves.
- Feb 5, 2021 You choose the target player as you cast Pact of the Serpent, but you don't choose the creature type until the spell resolves.
- Feb 5, 2021 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Squirrel or Knight. You can't choose card types (e.g., artifact) or supertypes (e.g., snow).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #206 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| KHC #9 | 2021-02-05 | Rare | Standard | — |
KHC #9 Pact of the Serpent in Commander
Pact of the Serpent is the #2,212 most-played card on EDHREC, down 36 places over the last 30 days.
Pact of the Serpent FAQ
How much is Pact of the Serpent worth?
Pact of the Serpent is worth about $1.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Pact of the Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Pact of the Serpent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Pact of the Serpent been reprinted?
Yes — Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pact of the Serpent cheap?
Pact of the Serpent trades at about $1.28 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.