Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Retaliate is a rare instant from Fifth Dawn. Currently $0.61 ($1.22 foil).
Released June 2004 as part of Fifth Dawn (expansion set). Click through to Fifth Dawn 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retaliate a good MTG investment?
Retaliate is a rare from Fifth Dawn currently at $0.61. 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 Retaliate?
Retaliate from Fifth Dawn is currently $0.61 for nonfoil and $1.22 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Retaliate's mana cost?
Retaliate's mana cost (casting cost) is 2WW ({2}{W}{W}). See Retaliate's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Retaliate?
At $0.61, Retaliate is a rare 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 Retaliate?
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 Retaliate good in Commander (EDH)?
Retaliate is ranked #23200 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 Retaliate legal in?
Retaliate is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Retaliate going up or down?
At $0.61, daily moves for Retaliate are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 2.0x premium at $1.22, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Retaliate worth buying?
Retaliate is currently priced at $0.61. 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%.
Retaliate reprint risk
Retaliate 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.
Retaliate price history
SpellBook has tracked Retaliate since its 2004 release in Fifth Dawn across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #23200 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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