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Trail of Evidence
Price history
Trail of Evidence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Trail of Evidence Price Summary
Trail of Evidence's current headline price is $0.29.
Trail of Evidence Printings & Prices
Trail of Evidence has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Trail of Evidence: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOI-93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Trail of Evidence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
Trail of Evidence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Trail of Evidence Rulings
- Apr 8, 2016 Clue is an artifact type. Even though it appears on some cards with other permanent types, it's never a creature type, a land type, or anything but an artifact type.
- Apr 8, 2016 If an effect refers to a Clue, it means any Clue artifact, not just a Clue artifact token. For example, you can sacrifice Wrench to pay for Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's activated ability.
- Apr 8, 2016 You can't sacrifice a Clue to pay multiple costs. For example, you can't sacrifice a Clue token to activate its own ability and also to activate Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth's ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Trail of Evidence has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOI-93 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOI #93 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOI #93 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
Trail of Evidence in Commander
Trail of Evidence is the #9,330 most-played card on EDHREC, down 208 places over the last 30 days.
Trail of Evidence FAQ
How much is Trail of Evidence worth?
Trail of Evidence is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Trail of Evidence legal in Commander?
Yes — Trail of Evidence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Trail of Evidence been reprinted?
Yes — Trail of Evidence has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Trail of Evidence cheap?
Trail of Evidence trades at about $0.29 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,330 on EDHREC).