
Rhystic Cave
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −2.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #20,247 Down 67 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy PCY #142 nonfoil
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Rhystic Cave Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, down 2.9% over 30 days, up 3.0% over 90 days.
Rhystic Cave Price History
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Reprints in this period
Rhystic Cave price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.34.
Where to Buy and Sell Rhystic Cave
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Rhystic Cave in Sealed Products
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Rhystic Cave Printings & Prices
Rhystic Cave has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Rhystic Cave: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCY #142 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | PCY #142 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | PCY #142 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PCY #142 | Nonfoil |
Rhystic Cave Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Choose a color. Add one mana of that color unless any player pays {1}. Activate only as an instant.
"All mages dip into the same well; some are just in more of a hurry." —Alexi, zephyr mage
Rhystic Cave is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Rhystic Cave Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004
Each player (starting with the current player and going in turn order) gets the option to pay when this ability resolves.
- Oct 4, 2004
If a player pays {1}, Rhystic Cave does not produce any mana, and is not considered to have been tapped for mana. Things which trigger of the land being tapped for mana will not trigger.
- Oct 4, 2004
The card’s ability has errata so you can’t activate the ability during casting of a spell or activating of an ability. This prevents you from getting into a position where someone paying {1} could stop you from having enough mana to pay for the spell. If you want to use it pay for a spell or ability, you need to use this card before you start the casting or activating.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Rhystic Cave has been reprinted 2 times.
- Jun 5, 2000ProphecyPCY #142
- Jun 5, 2000Prophecy · foilPCY #142
Rhystic Cave in Commander
Rhystic Cave is the #20,247 most-played card on EDHREC, down 67 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 67 in 30 days
Rhystic Cave FAQ
How much is Rhystic Cave worth?
Rhystic Cave is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Rhystic Cave legal in Commander?
Yes. Rhystic Cave is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Rhystic Cave been reprinted?
Yes. Rhystic Cave has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rhystic Cave cheap?
Rhystic Cave trades at about $0.34; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,247 on EDHREC).