Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Grim Initiate is a common creature from War of the Spark. Currently $0.16 ($0.52 foil).
Released May 2019 as part of War of the Spark (expansion set). Click through to War of the Spark for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 3.3x premium ($0.52), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grim Initiate a good MTG investment?
Grim Initiate is a common from War of the Spark currently at $0.16. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Grim Initiate?
Grim Initiate from War of the Spark is currently $0.16 for nonfoil and $0.52 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Grim Initiate's mana cost?
Grim Initiate's mana cost (casting cost) is R ({R}). See Grim Initiate's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Grim Initiate?
At $0.16, Grim Initiate is a common with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, 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 Grim Initiate?
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 Grim Initiate good in Commander (EDH)?
Grim Initiate is ranked #16212 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Grim Initiate legal in?
Grim Initiate is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Grim Initiate going up or down?
At $0.16, daily moves for Grim Initiate are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 3.3x premium at $0.52, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Grim Initiate worth buying?
Grim Initiate is currently priced at $0.16. 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%.
Grim Initiate reprint risk
Grim Initiate 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.
Grim Initiate price history
SpellBook has tracked Grim Initiate since its 2019 release in War of the Spark across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #16212 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.