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Retribution of the Ancients Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #85 · Art by Svetlin Velinov
KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir#85Rare

Retribution of the Ancients

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$0.60 −3.2% −$0.02, 7 days
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#6,772 Down 26 in 30 days
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Retribution of the Ancients Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.60, down 3.2% over 7 days, up 9.1% over 30 days, up 25.0% over 90 days.

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Retribution of the Ancients Printings & Prices

Retribution of the Ancients has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

KTK set symbol, RareKTK #85
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Retribution of the Ancients Rules Text & Legality

Retribution of the Ancients

{B}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.

Abzan ancestors died to protect their Houses, and they protect them still.

Retribution of the Ancients is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Retribution of the Ancients Rulings

  • Sep 20, 2014

    Once you announce that you are activating the ability of Retribution of the Ancients, no player may take any actions before you pay its costs. Notably, opponents can’t try to remove a creature with counters on it to stop you from paying.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Retribution of the Ancients has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of TarkirKTK #85
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #85

Retribution of the Ancients in Commander

Retribution of the Ancients is the #6,772 most-played card on EDHREC, down 26 places over the last 30 days.

#6,772 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 26 in 30 days

Retribution of the Ancients FAQ

How much is Retribution of the Ancients worth?

Retribution of the Ancients is worth about $0.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Retribution of the Ancients legal in Commander?

Yes. Retribution of the Ancients is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Retribution of the Ancients been reprinted?

Yes. Retribution of the Ancients has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Retribution of the Ancients cheap?

Retribution of the Ancients trades at about $0.60; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,772 on EDHREC).