Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Altar of the Lost is an uncommon artifact from Dark Ascension. Currently $0.06 ($0.44 foil).
Released February 2012 as part of Dark Ascension (expansion set). Click through to Dark Ascension for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 7.3x premium ($0.44), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altar of the Lost a good MTG investment?
Altar of the Lost is a uncommon from Dark Ascension currently at $0.06. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Altar of the Lost?
Altar of the Lost from Dark Ascension is currently $0.06 for nonfoil and $0.44 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Altar of the Lost's mana cost?
Altar of the Lost's mana cost (casting cost) is 3 ({3}). See Altar of the Lost's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Altar of the Lost?
At $0.06, Altar of the Lost is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Altar of the Lost?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Altar of the Lost good in Commander (EDH)?
Altar of the Lost is ranked #23322 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Altar of the Lost legal in?
Altar of the Lost is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Altar of the Lost going up or down?
At $0.06, daily moves for Altar of the Lost are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 7.3x premium at $0.44, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon artifact; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Altar of the Lost worth buying?
Altar of the Lost is currently priced at $0.06. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Altar of the Lost reprint risk
Altar of the Lost can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Altar of the Lost price history
SpellBook has tracked Altar of the Lost since its 2012 release in Dark Ascension across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #23322 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.