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Power Word Kill
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #8,334
$0.12
+9.1%
7 days
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Power Word Kill price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.12.
Power Word Kill Price Summary
Power Word Kill's current headline price is $0.12.
Power Word Kill Printings & Prices
4 printings
Power Word Kill has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including game day promo and inverted treatments.
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6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AFR #400 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GDY #1 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #114 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #400 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #114 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AFR-114 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Power Word Kill Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target non-Angel, non-Demon, non-Devil, non-Dragon creature.
"Aramil issued a long, heroic challenge, then the lich felled him with a single word."
Power Word Kill 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
Power Word Kill Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 23, 2021 A creature is a legal target for Power Word Kill if it doesn't have any of these four creature types. If it has one of these four creature types, it's not a legal target, even if it also has a creature type that's not among these four. For example, a Demon Rogue is not a valid target for this spell.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Power Word Kill has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AFR-114 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GDY #1 | 2022-04-08 | Rare | Full Art |
| GDY #1 | 2022-04-08 | Rare | Full Art |
| AFR #114 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AFR #114 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AFR #400 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Inverted |
| AFR #400 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Inverted |
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AFR #114 Power Word Kill in Commander
Power Word Kill is the #8,334 most-played card on EDHREC, down 229 places over the last 30 days.
Power Word Kill FAQ
How much is Power Word Kill worth?
Power Word Kill is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Power Word Kill legal in Commander?
Yes — Power Word Kill is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Power Word Kill been reprinted?
Yes — Power Word Kill has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Power Word Kill cheap?
Power Word Kill trades at about $0.12 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,334 on EDHREC).