Natural Selection
Instant · Rare
Natural Selection is currently worth about $9.02 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Mark Poole
Playability
#27908 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Beta | 213 | Rare | $204.70 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 213 | Rare | $82.51 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 213 | Rare | $12.76 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 213 | Rare | $9.02 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 505 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 212 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 208 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Beta #213 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $204.70 | 2026-09-23 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$204.70 – $229.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Natural Selection worth?
Natural Selection is currently worth about $9.02 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $9.02 to $204.70 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Natural Selection printed in?
Natural Selection has been printed in 6 sets, including Unlimited Edition, 30th Anniversary Edition, Intl. Collectors' Edition, Limited Edition Beta, Limited Edition Alpha, Collectors' Edition.
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Is Natural Selection legal in Commander?
Yes — Natural Selection is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Natural Selection legal in Modern?
Natural Selection is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Natural Selection on the Reserved List?
Yes — Natural Selection is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Unlimited Edition · 30th Anniversary Edition · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Limited Edition Beta · Limited Edition Alpha · Collectors' Edition
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