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Culling the Weak Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #40 · Art by Scott M. Fischer
MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2#40Common

Culling the Weak

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+16.9%
EDHREC rank
#496 Up 16 in 30 days

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Culling the Weak Price Summary

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Culling the Weak Printings & Prices

Culling the Weak has 8 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including showcase and borderless treatments.

MB2 set symbol, CommonMB2 #40
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SOA set symbol, RareSOA #92
BorderlessShowcase
EXO set symbol, CommonEXO #55
SOA set symbol, RareSOA #27
BorderlessShowcase
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1818
Borderless
SOA set symbol, RareSOA #157
BorderlessShowcase
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #883
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
PMEI set symbol, RarePMEI #2023-8

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Card KingdomSLD #883Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #883Foil
Card KingdomSOA #157Foil
CoolStuffIncSOA #157Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1818Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1818Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #1818Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1818Nonfoil
Card KingdomSOA #27Foil

Culling the Weak Rules Text & Legality

Culling the Weak

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.

Add {B}{B}{B}{B}.

Culling the Weak is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.

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Culling the Weak Rulings

  • Apr 15, 2013

    Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.

  • Apr 15, 2013

    You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    You sacrifice a creature when casting the spell and you can't sacrifice more than one creature to get extra mana.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Culling the Weak has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Jun 15, 1998EXO set symbol, CommonExodusEXO #55
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1818
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1818
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #883
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #40
  • Apr 24, 2026SOA set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSOA #27
  • Apr 24, 2026SOA set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSOA #27

Culling the Weak in Commander

Culling the Weak is the #496 most-played card on EDHREC, up 16 places over the last 30 days.

#496 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 16 in 30 days

Culling the Weak FAQ

How much is Culling the Weak worth?

Culling the Weak is worth about $8.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Culling the Weak legal in Commander?

Yes. Culling the Weak is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.

Has Culling the Weak been reprinted?

Yes. Culling the Weak has been reprinted 7 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Culling the Weak expensive?

Culling the Weak holds a $8.11 price because Commander demand is high (#496 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Culling the Weak?

Cards that fill a similar role include Dark Ritual, Sacrifice, Burnt Offering.