Natural Selection Proxy
Instant · Unlimited Edition · rare · Reserved List
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (7)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 505 | 2022-11-28 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 208 | 2022-11-28 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 213 | 1993-12-10 | $16.00 |
| Collectors' Edition | 213 | 1993-12-10 | $12.63 |
| Unlimited Edition | 213 | 1993-12-01 | $80.98 |
| Limited Edition Beta | 213 | 1993-10-04 | $230 |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 212 | 1993-08-05 | — |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Natural Selection cost?
Around $80.81 on the open market for the Unlimited Edition printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Natural Selection proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Natural Selection proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.
Why is Natural Selection so expensive?
Natural Selection is on the Reserved List — Wizards of the Coast has pledged never to reprint it, so the real card's supply is fixed while demand keeps growing. That's exactly why it's one of the most-proxied cards in Magic.