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Patriarch's Bidding
Price history
Patriarch's Bidding price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.82.
Patriarch's Bidding Price Summary
Patriarch's Bidding's current headline price is $3.82.
Patriarch's Bidding Printings & Prices
Patriarch's Bidding has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes.
All finishes
Sell Patriarch's Bidding: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #161 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #161 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC03 #pk161sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #275 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC03 #we161 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #275 | Etched | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #275 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #275 | Foil | — | — | — |
Patriarch's Bidding Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Each player chooses a creature type. Each player returns all creature cards of a type chosen this way from their graveyard to the battlefield.
Patriarch's Bidding is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Patriarch's Bidding Rulings
- Jun 18, 2021 Any player may choose a creature type that's already been chosen. Doing so won't affect which creature cards are returned to the battlefield.
- Jun 18, 2021 Each player may choose any creature type, even if they don't have any creature cards of that type in their graveyard.
- Jun 18, 2021 The player whose turn it is chooses a creature type first, followed by each other player in turn order. Then, all creature cards that have one or more of the chosen types are returned to the battlefield at the same time.
- Jun 18, 2021 You must choose a creature type, such as Elf or Shaman. You can't choose other card types such as artifact or supertypes such as legendary.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Patriarch's Bidding has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MH2 #275 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #275 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MH2 #275 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| WC03 #pk161sb | 2003-08-06 | Rare | Standard |
| WC03 #we161 | 2003-08-06 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #161 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #161 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
WC03 #pk161sb 
ONS #161 Patriarch's Bidding in Commander
Patriarch's Bidding is the #1,505 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.
Patriarch's Bidding FAQ
How much is Patriarch's Bidding worth?
Patriarch's Bidding is worth about $3.82 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Patriarch's Bidding legal in Commander?
Yes — Patriarch's Bidding is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Patriarch's Bidding been reprinted?
Yes — Patriarch's Bidding has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Patriarch's Bidding cheap?
Patriarch's Bidding trades at about $3.82 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.