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Short Sword Dominaria MTG card
DOM #229 · Art by John Severin Brassell
DOM set symbol, CommonDominaria#229Common

Short Sword

Artifact · EquipmentEquip
TCGplayer market · DOM #229 nonfoil
$0.06 −14.3% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−25.0%
EDHREC rank
#16,578 Down 62 in 30 days
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Short Sword Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, down 14.3% over 7 days, down 25.0% over 30 days, down 33.3% over 90 days.

Short Sword Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Short Sword

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Short Sword in Sealed Products

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Short Sword Printings & Prices

Short Sword has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

DOM set symbol, CommonDOM #229
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M21 set symbol, CommonM21 #236
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #DOM-229

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Short Sword Rules Text & Legality

Short Sword

Equipped creature gets +1/+1.

Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

"Sometimes the only difference between a martyr and a hero is a sword." —Captain Sisay, *Memoirs*

Short Sword is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Short Sword has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Apr 27, 2018DOM set symbol, CommonDominariaDOM #229
  • Apr 27, 2018DOM set symbol, CommonDominaria · foilDOM #229
  • Jul 3, 2020M21 set symbol, CommonCore Set 2021M21 #236
  • Jul 3, 2020M21 set symbol, CommonCore Set 2021 · foilM21 #236
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #DOM-229

Short Sword in Commander

Short Sword is the #16,578 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.

#16,578 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 62 in 30 days

Short Sword FAQ

How much is Short Sword worth?

Short Sword is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Short Sword legal in Commander?

Yes. Short Sword is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Short Sword been reprinted?

Yes. Short Sword has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Short Sword cheap?

Short Sword trades at about $0.06; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,578 on EDHREC).