Forbid
Forbid Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forbid is $0.67 (PLST #EXO-35), and the most expensive is $38.44 (MP2 #33, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.67, down 2.9% over 7 days, down 2.9% over 30 days, down 25.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.58 (2024).
Forbid Printings & Prices
Forbid has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Forbid: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $28.00 cash for MP2 #33 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 35% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #33 | Foil | $28.00 | $42.99 | 35% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #33 | Foil | $19.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F02 #9 | Foil | $17.50 | $37.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #35 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #35 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EXO-35 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #rb35 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
Forbid Rules Text & Legality
Buyback—Discard two cards. (You may discard two cards in addition to any other costs as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Counter target spell.
Forbid is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Forbid has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EXO-35 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MP2 #33 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless |
| F02 #9 | 2002-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| WC98 #rb35 | 1998-08-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EXO #35 | 1998-06-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #EXO-35 
MP2 #33 
F02 #9 
WC98 #rb35 
EXO #35 Forbid in Commander
Forbid is the #8,100 most-played card on EDHREC, down 28 places over the last 30 days.
Forbid FAQ
How much is Forbid worth?
Forbid is worth about $0.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.67 to $38.44 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Forbid legal in Commander?
Yes — Forbid is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Forbid been reprinted?
Yes — Forbid has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forbid cheap?
Forbid trades at about $0.67 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,100 on EDHREC).