
Short Sword
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −25.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #16,578 Down 62 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy DOM #229 nonfoil
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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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Reprints in this period
Short Sword price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
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.
Sell Short Sword: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M21 #236 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DOM #229 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | DOM #229 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DOM-229 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | M21 #236 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DOM #229 | Nonfoil |
Short Sword Rules Text & Legality
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Short Sword has been reprinted 5 times.
- Apr 27, 2018DominariaDOM #229
- Apr 27, 2018Dominaria · foilDOM #229
- Jul 3, 2020Core Set 2021M21 #236
- Jul 3, 2020Core Set 2021 · foilM21 #236
- Apr 29, 2022The 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.
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).