Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission. ⓘCommission comes from the marketplace, not you — it never changes what you pay, and never changes which price we show as cheapest.
Pillar of Origins
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Ixalan EDHREC #5,964
$0.47
-7.8%
7 days
Price history
Loading price history…
Pillar of Origins price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.47.
Pillar of Origins Price Summary
Pillar of Origins's current headline price is $0.47.
Pillar of Origins Printings & Prices
2 printings
Pillar of Origins has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
SORT
FINISH
All finishes
VERSIONS
COMPARE
Sell Pillar of Origins: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | XLN #241 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #970 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #970 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #241 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Pillar of Origins Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
{T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a creature spell of the chosen type.
Pillar of Origins 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
Pillar of Origins Rulings
1 most recent
- Jan 19, 2018 To choose a creature type, you must choose an existing creature type, such as Vampire or Knight. You can’t choose multiple creature types, such as “Vampire Knight.” Card types such as artifact can’t be chosen, nor can subtypes that aren’t creature types, such as Jace, Vehicle, or Treasure.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Pillar of Origins has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #970 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| XLN #241 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| XLN #241 | 2017-09-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #970 Pillar of Origins in Commander
Pillar of Origins is the #5,964 most-played card on EDHREC, down 96 places over the last 30 days.
Pillar of Origins FAQ
How much is Pillar of Origins worth?
Pillar of Origins is worth about $0.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Pillar of Origins legal in Commander?
Yes — Pillar of Origins is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Pillar of Origins been reprinted?
Yes — Pillar of Origins has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pillar of Origins cheap?
Pillar of Origins trades at about $0.47 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,964 on EDHREC).