
Stroke of Midnight
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +12.5%
- EDHREC rank
- #196 Up 7 in 30 days
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Buy FRC #35 nonfoil
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Stroke of Midnight Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 3.6% over 7 days, up 12.5% over 30 days, down 22.9% over 90 days.
Stroke of Midnight Price History
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Stroke of Midnight in Sealed Products
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Stroke of Midnight Printings & Prices
Stroke of Midnight has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Stroke of Midnight: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | FCA #26 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | FCA #26 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | WOE #375 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | WOE #375 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | WOE #375 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | WOE #33 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | FCA #26 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | WOE #375 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | FCA #26 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #132 | Nonfoil |
Stroke of Midnight Rules Text & Legality
Destroy target nonland permanent. Its controller creates a 1/1 white Human creature token.
"Who was that knight, so graceful and strong? Why did she flee before the food was gone?" —*Tale of the Masked Maiden*
Stroke of Midnight is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
- AlchemyLegal
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- Future StandardLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- StandardLegal
- Standard BrawlLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
Stroke of Midnight Rulings
- Sep 1, 2023
If the target permanent is an illegal target by the time Stroke of Midnight tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. No player creates a Human token. If the target is legal but not destroyed (most likely because it has indestructible), its controller does create a Human token.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stroke of Midnight has been reprinted 9 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 82% in 30 days.
- Sep 8, 2023Wilds of EldraineWOE #33
- Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldraine · foilWOE #33
- Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldraine · InvertedWOE #375
- Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldraine · Inverted, foilWOE #375
- Nov 15, 2024Foundations · foilFDN #148
- Nov 15, 2024FoundationsFDN #148
- Apr 11, 2025Tarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #132
- Jun 13, 2025Final Fantasy: Through the Ages · Borderless, foilFCA #26
- Jun 13, 2025Final Fantasy: Through the Ages · BorderlessFCA #26
Stroke of Midnight in Commander
Stroke of Midnight is the #196 most-played card on EDHREC, up 7 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Up 7 in 30 days
Stroke of Midnight FAQ
How much is Stroke of Midnight worth?
Stroke of Midnight is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Stroke of Midnight legal in Commander?
Yes. Stroke of Midnight is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Stroke of Midnight been reprinted?
Yes. Stroke of Midnight has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stroke of Midnight cheap?
Stroke of Midnight trades at about $0.27; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Stroke of Midnight?
Cards that fill a similar role include Generous Gift, Beast Within, Get Lost.






