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Sphere of Resistance Secret Lair Drop Borderless MTG card
SLD #1484 · Art by AKQA
SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop#1484Rare

Sphere of Resistance

Artifact
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SLD #1484 nonfoil
$13.80 +0.1% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−3.2%
EDHREC rank
#8,541 Down 67 in 30 days
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Sphere of Resistance Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.80, up 0.1% over 7 days, down 3.2% over 30 days, up 1.6% over 90 days.

Sphere of Resistance Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Sphere of Resistance

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Sphere of Resistance in Sealed Products

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Sphere of Resistance Printings & Prices

Sphere of Resistance has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, rainbow foil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1484★
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1484
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WC99 set symbol, RareWC99 #js139sb
EXO set symbol, RareEXO #139
MPS set symbol, SpecialMPS #47

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Card KingdomMPS #47Foil
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Card KingdomEXO #139Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncEXO #139Nonfoil
Card KingdomWC99 #js139sbNonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #1484Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1484Nonfoil

Sphere of Resistance Rules Text & Legality

Sphere of Resistance

Spells cost {1} more to cast.

Sphere of Resistance is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Sphere of Resistance Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    It affects all players, including you.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Sphere of Resistance has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Jun 15, 1998EXO set symbol, RareExodusEXO #139
  • Aug 4, 1999WC99 set symbol, RareWorld Championship Decks 1999WC99 #js139sb
  • Sep 30, 2016MPS set symbol, SpecialKaladesh Inventions · foilMPS #47
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1484★
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1484

Sphere of Resistance in Commander

Sphere of Resistance is the #8,541 most-played card on EDHREC, down 67 places over the last 30 days.

#8,541 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 67 in 30 days

Sphere of Resistance FAQ

How much is Sphere of Resistance worth?

Sphere of Resistance is worth about $13.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Sphere of Resistance legal in Commander?

Yes. Sphere of Resistance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Sphere of Resistance been reprinted?

Yes. Sphere of Resistance has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Sphere of Resistance expensive?

Sphere of Resistance holds a $13.80 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Sphere of Resistance?

Cards that fill a similar role include Thorn of Amethyst, Trinisphere, Lodestone Golem.