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Short Sword
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Common
Dominaria EDHREC #16,444
$0.09
+0.0%
7 days
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Short Sword price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.09.
Short Sword Price Summary
Short Sword's current headline price is $0.09.
Short Sword Printings & Prices
3 printings
Short Sword has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Short Sword: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DOM #229 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #236 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DOM #229 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DOM #229 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #236 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DOM-229 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Short Sword Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Short Sword has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DOM-229 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #236 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #236 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| DOM #229 | 2018-04-27 | Common | Standard |
| DOM #229 | 2018-04-27 | Common | Standard |
PLST #DOM-229 
M21 #236 Short Sword in Commander
Short Sword is the #16,444 most-played card on EDHREC, down 178 places over the last 30 days.
Short Sword FAQ
How much is Short Sword worth?
Short Sword is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.09 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,444 on EDHREC).