Monkey Cage

J22Jumpstart 2022/#787/2022RareReprint
MV 5
Monkey Cage
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.99
Cardmarket€1.37
ManaPool$1.66
TCGplayer$5.70
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.50
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.99High $5.49Low $3.49▲ 11.1%
This printing
SetJ22
Collector #787
Released2022-12-02
Rarityrare
ArtistCarl Critchlow
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$5.70TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 25.8%90d▲ 113.5%
90d high
$5.70
90d low
$2.66
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$3.25
Mercadian Masques
  • Up 25.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $5.70.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Compare printings (2 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Mercadian MasquesMMQ · #307 · 1999-10-04nonfoilrare$3.25▲ 2.2%▲ 3.8%
eBay
Jumpstart 2022J22 · #787 · 2022-12-02nonfoilrare$5.70▲ 0.0%▲ 25.8%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
When a creature enters, sacrifice this artifact and create X 2/2 green Monkey creature tokens, where X is that creature's mana value.
Card capabilities
Artifact
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

Monkey Cage

Monkey Cage is an Artifact, with mana cost {5} (mana value 5). Printed 2 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: $5.70 (up 25.8% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Monkey Cage FAQ

How much is Monkey Cage worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Monkey Cage is $5.70. It is up 25.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.66 to $5.70.
What is the cheapest printing of Monkey Cage?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $3.25 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Monkey Cage?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Jumpstart 2022 at $5.70 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Monkey Cage are there?
Monkey Cage has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Monkey Cage first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #307, released 1999-10-04.
What is the newest printing of Monkey Cage?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from J22 #787, released 2022-12-02.
Is Monkey Cage legal in Commander?
Yes, Monkey Cage is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Monkey Cage legal in Modern?
Monkey Cage is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.