Retribution of the Ancients
KTKKhans of Tarkir/#85/2014Rare
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.52
ManaPool$0.39
TCGplayer$0.60
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.29Low $0.79▲ 63.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.60TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 9.1%90d▲ 27.7%
90d high
$0.61
90d low
$0.47
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.60
Khans of Tarkir
- Up 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 407% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Card capabilities
Creature removalEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Sept 2014
Once you announce that you are activating the ability of Retribution of the Ancients, no player may take any actions before you pay its costs. Notably, opponents can’t try to remove a creature with counters on it to stop you from paying.
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About this card
Retribution of the Ancients
Retribution of the Ancients is an Enchantment, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.60 (up 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Retribution of the Ancients FAQ
How much is Retribution of the Ancients worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Retribution of the Ancients is $0.60. It is up 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.47 to $0.61.
What is the cheapest printing of Retribution of the Ancients?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Khans of Tarkir at $0.60 on TCGplayer.
What set was Retribution of the Ancients first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from KTK #85, released 2014-09-26.
Is there a foil version of Retribution of the Ancients?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.04 versus $0.60 for nonfoil, which is 407% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Retribution of the Ancients legal in Commander?
Yes, Retribution of the Ancients is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Retribution of the Ancients legal in Modern?
Yes, Retribution of the Ancients is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Retribution of the Ancients legal in Standard?
Retribution of the Ancients is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Retribution of the Ancients do?
Retribution of the Ancients is an Enchantment with mana cost {B}. Its Oracle text reads: "{B}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.".