Peer into the Abyss
Peer into the Abyss Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Peer into the Abyss is $2.83 (PLST #M21-117), and the most expensive is $13.50 (M21 #360, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.83, down 4.4% over 7 days, down 12.1% over 30 days, up 1.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.80 (2026).
Peer into the Abyss Printings & Prices
Peer into the Abyss has 7 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless, promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Peer into the Abyss: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.20 cash for M21 #360 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M21 #360 | Foil | $9.20 | $22.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | M21 #360 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM21 #117s | Foil | $6.75 | $14.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | PM21 #117p | Foil | $6.60 | $10.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2002 | Foil | $5.70 | $9.49 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | M21 #360 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM21 #117p | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #360 | Nonfoil | $4.60 | $10.99 | 58% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2021 | Foil | $4.40 | $7.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2002 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
Peer into the Abyss Rules Text & Legality
Target player draws cards equal to half the number of cards in their library and loses half their life. Round up each time.
Peer into the Abyss is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Peer into the Abyss Rulings
- Jun 23, 2020 The life lost is rounded up, not the remaining life total. For example, if the target player has 7 life, they lose 4 life and end up with 3. Similarly, the number of cards drawn is rounded up, not the number of cards remaining in the library.
- Jun 23, 2020 To draw the cards, first the player determines how many cards to draw, then draws them. This event may be modified so that a different number of cards are actually drawn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Peer into the Abyss has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M21-117 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2002 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2002 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2021 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2021 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| M21 #117 | 2020-07-03 | Rare | Standard |
| M21 #117 | 2020-07-03 | Rare | Standard |
| PM21 #117s | 2020-07-03 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PM21 #117p | 2020-07-03 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PM21 #117p | 2020-07-03 | Rare | Promo Pack |
PLST #M21-117 
SLD #2002 
M21 #117 
PM21 #117s Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Peer into the Abyss in Commander
Peer into the Abyss is the #1,259 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Peer into the Abyss FAQ
How much is Peer into the Abyss worth?
Peer into the Abyss is worth about $2.83 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.83 to $13.50 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Peer into the Abyss legal in Commander?
Yes — Peer into the Abyss is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Peer into the Abyss been reprinted?
Yes — Peer into the Abyss has been reprinted 12 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Peer into the Abyss cheap?
Peer into the Abyss trades at about $2.83 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.