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Survival of the Fittest
Price history
Survival of the Fittest price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $405.25.
Survival of the Fittest Price Summary
Survival of the Fittest's current headline price is $405.25.
Survival of the Fittest Printings & Prices
Survival of the Fittest has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including judge promo treatments.
All finishes
Sell Survival of the Fittest: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | G09 #4 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #129 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #129 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bs129 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Survival of the Fittest Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{G}, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Survival of the Fittest is legal in Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Survival of the Fittest Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Because the “search” requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don’t have to find the card if you don’t want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Survival of the Fittest has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| G09 #4 | 2009-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| WC98 #bs129 | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #129 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
G09 #4 
WC98 #bs129 Survival of the Fittest in Commander
Survival of the Fittest is the #2,345 most-played card on EDHREC, up 36 places over the last 30 days.
Survival of the Fittest FAQ
How much is Survival of the Fittest worth?
Survival of the Fittest is worth about $405.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Commander?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest is legal in Commander.
Has Survival of the Fittest been reprinted?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Survival of the Fittest expensive?
Survival of the Fittest holds a $405.25 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.