Paupers' Cage
Artifact · Rare
Paupers' Cage is currently worth about $1.34 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 2 damage to that player.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Mike Kimble
Playability
#24340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 314 | Rare | $1.34 | — |
Price intelligence
Mirage #314 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.29 – $1.34 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Paupers' Cage worth?
Paupers' Cage is currently worth about $1.34 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Paupers' Cage printed in?
Paupers' Cage has been printed in 1 set, including Mirage.
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Is Paupers' Cage legal in Commander?
Yes — Paupers' Cage is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Paupers' Cage legal in Modern?
Paupers' Cage is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Paupers' Cage on the Reserved List?
Yes — Paupers' Cage is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Mirage
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