Survival of the Fittest
Enchantment · Rare
Survival of the Fittest is currently worth about $76.88 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
G, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Pete Venters
Playability
#2382 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Commander Game Changer
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Because the “search” requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don’t have to find the card if you don’t want to.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Collector Guidance
- Survival of the Fittest MTG Guide: The Reserved List Creature Engine
Survival of the Fittest MTG guide: how the Exodus enchantment turns creatures into a toolbox, why it is on the Reserved List, and its collectible printings.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Gift Cards 2009 | 4 | Rare | — | $1,705.89 |
| Exodus | 129 | Rare | $399.96 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bs129 | Rare | $76.88 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 43544 | Rare | — | — |
| Tempest Remastered | 199 | Mythic | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 234 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Judge Gift Cards 2009 #4 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1705.89 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$1676.23 – $1705.89 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Survival of the Fittest worth?
Survival of the Fittest is currently worth about $76.88 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $76.88 to $1,705.89 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Survival of the Fittest printed in?
Survival of the Fittest has been printed in 6 sets, including World Championship Decks 1998, Magic Online Promos, Tempest Remastered, Vintage Masters, Judge Gift Cards 2009, Exodus.
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Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Commander?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Modern?
Survival of the Fittest is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Survival of the Fittest on the Reserved List?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Are there official rulings for Survival of the Fittest?
Yes — Survival of the Fittest has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: World Championship Decks 1998 · Magic Online Promos · Tempest Remastered · Vintage Masters · Judge Gift Cards 2009 · Exodus
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