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The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
Price history
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep Price Summary
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep's current headline price is $0.27.
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep Printings & Prices
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
All finishes
Sell The Blackstaff of Waterdeep: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #48a | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #48p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #365 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #48s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #48p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #365 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may choose not to untap The Blackstaff of Waterdeep during your untap step.
Animate Walking Statue — {1}{U}, {T}: Another target nontoken artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature for as long as The Blackstaff of Waterdeep remains tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFR #365 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
| AFR #365 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
| AFR #48 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #48p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #48p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #48a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #48s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| AFR #48 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
PAFR #48p The Blackstaff of Waterdeep in Commander
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is the #20,253 most-played card on EDHREC, down 396 places over the last 30 days.
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep FAQ
How much is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep worth?
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep legal in Commander?
Yes — The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has The Blackstaff of Waterdeep been reprinted?
Yes — The Blackstaff of Waterdeep has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep cheap?
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep trades at about $0.27 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,253 on EDHREC).