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Venser's Journal
ARTIFACT — BOOK Rare
Commander 2021 EDHREC #1,995
$9.39
+0.6%
7 days
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Venser's Journal price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $9.39.
Venser's Journal Price Summary
Venser's Journal's current headline price is $9.39.
Venser's Journal Printings & Prices
3 printings
Venser's Journal has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Venser's Journal: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #220 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #220 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #220 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #273 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #279 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #279 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #273 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Venser's Journal Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You have no maximum hand size.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 life for each card in your hand.
"A Planeswalker's chronicle spans worlds and civilizations, each page a lifetime."
Venser's Journal is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Venser's Journal Rulings
1 most recent
- Jan 1, 2011 If multiple effects modify your hand size, apply them in timestamp order. For example, if you put Null Profusion (an enchantment that says your maximum hand size is two) onto the battlefield and then put Venser's Journal onto the battlefield, you'll have no maximum hand size. However, if those permanents enter in the opposite order, your maximum hand size would be two.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Venser's Journal has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C21 #273 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #279 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #220 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #220 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
C16 #279 
SOM #220 Venser's Journal in Commander
Venser's Journal is the #1,995 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.
Venser's Journal FAQ
How much is Venser's Journal worth?
Venser's Journal is worth about $9.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Venser's Journal legal in Commander?
Yes — Venser's Journal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Venser's Journal been reprinted?
Yes — Venser's Journal has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Venser's Journal expensive?
Venser's Journal holds a $9.39 price because Commander demand is high (#1,995 on EDHREC).