Phyrexian Altar

INVInvasion/#306/2000Rare
MV 3
Phyrexian Altar
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$79.99
Cardmarket€41.77
ManaPool$58.13
TCGplayer$61.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$44.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$7.13 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $79.99High $84.99Low $74.99▼ 5.9%
This printing
SetINV
Collector #306
Released2000-10-02
Rarityrare
ArtistRon Spears
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$61.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.3%30d▼ 1.3%90d▼ 10.0%
90d high
$70.62
90d low
$59.12
Paper printings priced
8
Currently 6th
Cheapest paper printing
$53.21
Ultimate Masters
  • Down 1.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $70.62.
  • This printing is the 6th cheapest paper printing currently priced (8 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 766% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (8 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Ultimate MastersUMA · #232 · 2018-12-07nonfoilrare$53.21▲ 1.4%▼ 8.2%
eBay
The ListPLST · #UMA-232 · 2023-02-10nonfoilrare$54.27▲ 0.1%▼ 2.2%
eBay
Double Masters 20222X2 · #311 · 2022-07-08nonfoilrare$56.06▼ 0.0%▲ 4.2%
eBay
Secret Lair CountdownSLC · #16 · 2025-11-03nonfoilrare$58.64▲ 0.6%▲ 4.0%
eBay
Double Masters 20222X2 · #396 · 2022-07-08nonfoilrare$59.48▼ 0.2%▲ 0.9%
eBay
InvasionINV · #306 · 2000-10-02nonfoilrare$61.18▲ 1.3%▼ 1.3%
eBay
Double Masters 20222X2 · #563 · 2022-07-08etchedrare$76.63▲ 0.1%▲ 1.3%
eBay
Secret Lair CountdownSLC · #43 · 2025-11-03foilrare$135.75▲ 0.7%▲ 5.0%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Sacrifice a creature: Add one mana of any color.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Phyrexian Altar

Phyrexian Altar is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3). Printed 8 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $61.18 (down 1.3% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Phyrexian Altar FAQ

How much is Phyrexian Altar worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Phyrexian Altar is $61.18. It is down 1.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $59.12 to $70.62.
What is the cheapest printing of Phyrexian Altar?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ultimate Masters at $53.21 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Phyrexian Altar?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Countdown at $135.75 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Phyrexian Altar are there?
Phyrexian Altar has been printed 8 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Phyrexian Altar first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from INV #306, released 2000-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Phyrexian Altar?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLC #16, released 2025-11-03.
Is there a foil version of Phyrexian Altar?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $530.00 versus $61.18 for nonfoil, which is 766% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Phyrexian Altar legal in Commander?
Yes, Phyrexian Altar is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.