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Public Execution
INSTANT Uncommon
Magic 2013 EDHREC #28,395
$0.11
+22.2%
7 days
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Public Execution Price Summary
Public Execution's current headline price is $0.11.
Public Execution Printings & Prices
3 printings
Public Execution has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Public Execution: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #145 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #105 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #145 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M13-105 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #145 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #105 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Public Execution Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target creature an opponent controls. Each other creature that player controls gets -2/-0 until end of turn.
"Though the executioner did not speak, the villagers got the message."
Public Execution is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Public Execution Rulings
3 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 If the target creature regenerates or has indestructible, each other creature controlled by that creature's controller will still get -2/-0.
- Jul 1, 2012 Only creatures controlled by the player when Public Execution resolves will get -2/-0. Creatures that enter under that player's control or that the player gains control of later in the turn are unaffected.
- Jul 1, 2012 Public Execution targets only the creature it destroys. If that creature is an illegal target when Public Execution tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No creature will get -2/-0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Public Execution has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M13-105 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CN2 #145 | 2016-08-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CN2 #145 | 2016-08-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M13 #105 | 2012-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M13 #105 | 2012-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #M13-105 
CN2 #145 Public Execution in Commander
Public Execution is the #28,395 most-played card on EDHREC, down 335 places over the last 30 days.
Public Execution FAQ
How much is Public Execution worth?
Public Execution is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Public Execution legal in Commander?
Yes — Public Execution is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Public Execution been reprinted?
Yes — Public Execution has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Public Execution cheap?
Public Execution trades at about $0.11 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,395 on EDHREC).