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Forbidden Crypt
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Mirage EDHREC #15,959
$1.11
-0.9%
7 days
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Forbidden Crypt Price Summary
Forbidden Crypt's current headline price is $1.11.
Forbidden Crypt Printings & Prices
2 printings
Forbidden Crypt has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #132 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIR #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Forbidden Crypt Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗If you would draw a card, return a card from your graveyard to your hand instead. If you can't, you lose the game.
If a card would be put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile that card instead.
Forbidden Crypt is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Forbidden Crypt Rulings
4 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 If more than one card is being drawn due to a single effect, apply the replacement as if the cards were being drawn one at a time.
- Oct 4, 2004 It will replace itself being sent to the graveyard, and exile itself.
- Oct 4, 2004 The second ability is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability. The card never gets to the graveyard.
- Oct 4, 2004 The “if you can’t” in the first ability refers to putting the card in your hand, as well as being unable to choose a card. Thus, if you can’t choose a card during resolution, you lose the game.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Forbidden Crypt has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6ED #132 | 1999-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| MIR #124 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
6ED #132 Forbidden Crypt in Commander
Forbidden Crypt is the #15,959 most-played card on EDHREC, down 314 places over the last 30 days.
Forbidden Crypt FAQ
How much is Forbidden Crypt worth?
Forbidden Crypt is worth about $1.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Forbidden Crypt legal in Commander?
Yes — Forbidden Crypt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Forbidden Crypt been reprinted?
Yes — Forbidden Crypt has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forbidden Crypt cheap?
Forbidden Crypt trades at about $1.11 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,959 on EDHREC).