Putrefaction
MMQMercadian Masques/#153/1999Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 3.2%90d▲ 11.1%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.27
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.30
Mercadian Masques
- Down 3.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 557% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever a player casts a green or white spell, that player discards a card.
Card capabilities
DiscardEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Putrefaction
Putrefaction is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{B} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (down 3.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Putrefaction FAQ
How much is Putrefaction worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Putrefaction is $0.30. It is down 3.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.27 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Putrefaction?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
What set was Putrefaction first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #153, released 1999-10-04.
Is there a foil version of Putrefaction?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.97 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 557% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Putrefaction legal in Commander?
Yes, Putrefaction is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Putrefaction legal in Modern?
Putrefaction is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Putrefaction legal in Standard?
Putrefaction is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Putrefaction do?
Putrefaction is an Enchantment with mana cost {4}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a player casts a green or white spell, that player discards a card.".