Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift

$5.41

Updated 2h ago
wthrare·Sorcery·{1}{U}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Paradigm Shift is a rare sorcery from Weatherlight. Currently $5.41.

Released June 1997 as part of Weatherlight (expansion set). Click through to Weatherlight for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Paradigm Shift is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paradigm Shift a good MTG investment?

Paradigm Shift is a rare from Weatherlight currently at $5.41. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Paradigm Shift?

Paradigm Shift from Weatherlight is currently $5.41 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Paradigm Shift's mana cost?

Paradigm Shift's mana cost (casting cost) is 1U ({1}{U}). See Paradigm Shift's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Paradigm Shift?

At $5.41, Paradigm Shift is a rare with Legal in 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 Paradigm Shift?

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 Paradigm Shift good in Commander (EDH)?

Paradigm Shift is ranked #15809 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Paradigm Shift legal in?

Paradigm Shift is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Is Paradigm Shift going up or down?

At $5.41, daily moves for Paradigm Shift are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Paradigm Shift worth buying?

Paradigm Shift at $5.41 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.

Paradigm Shift reprint risk

Paradigm Shift is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.

Paradigm Shift price history

SpellBook has tracked Paradigm Shift since its 1997 release in Weatherlight across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #15809 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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