Isu the Abominable
Isu the Abominable Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Isu the Abominable is $4.64 (J22 #12). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.64, down 2.9% over 7 days, down 5.7% over 30 days, down 17.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.90 (2026).
Isu the Abominable Printings & Prices
Isu the Abominable has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Isu the Abominable: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for J22 #12; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | J22 #12 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #12 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
Isu the Abominable Rules Text & Legality
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
You may play snow lands and cast snow spells from the top of your library.
Whenever another snow permanent you control enters, you may pay {G}, {W}, or {U}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Isu.
Isu the Abominable is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Isu the Abominable Rulings
- Dec 2, 2022 The top card of your library is still in your library and not in your hand. You can't discard cards from the top of your library or activate abilities of cards on top of your library that normally work in your hand.
- Dec 2, 2022 You must pay all costs and follow all timing rules for cards played from the top of your library this way. For example, you may play a snow land this way only while the stack is empty during one of your own main phases, and only if you haven't played a land yet this turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Isu the Abominable has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #12 | 2022-12-02 | Mythic | Standard |
J22 #12 Isu the Abominable in Commander
Isu the Abominable is the #17,398 most-played card on EDHREC, down 248 places over the last 30 days.
Isu the Abominable FAQ
How much is Isu the Abominable worth?
Isu the Abominable is worth about $4.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026.
Is Isu the Abominable legal in Commander?
Yes — Isu the Abominable is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Isu the Abominable been reprinted?
Yes — Isu the Abominable has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Isu the Abominable cheap?
Isu the Abominable trades at about $4.64 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,398 on EDHREC).