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Forbidding Spirit
CREATURE — SPIRIT CLERIC Uncommon
Game Night: Free-for-All EDHREC #16,138
$0.16
+0.0%
7 days
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Forbidding Spirit Price Summary
Forbidding Spirit's current headline price is $0.16.
Forbidding Spirit Printings & Prices
2 printings
Forbidding Spirit has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Forbidding Spirit: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | RNA #9 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #9 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #9 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Forbidding Spirit Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, until your next turn, creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays {2} for each of those creatures.
""You will respect the dead.""
Forbidding Spirit is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Forbidding Spirit Rulings
4 most recent
- Jan 25, 2019 Because it doesn’t modify the characteristics of creatures, Forbidding Spirit’s triggered ability can affect creatures that enter the battlefield after that ability resolves.
- Jan 25, 2019 Forbidding Spirit’s effect continues until your next turn even if Forbidding Spirit leaves the battlefield before then.
- Jan 25, 2019 In a Two-Headed Giant game, creatures can attack your teammate and planeswalkers your teammate controls without requiring a mana payment.
- Jan 25, 2019 While Forbidding Spirit’s effect is in effect, your opponents can choose not to pay to attack with a creature that attacks “if able.” If there’s no other player or planeswalker to attack, that creature simply doesn’t attack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Forbidding Spirit has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN3 #10 | 2022-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RNA #9 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RNA #9 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
RNA #9 Forbidding Spirit in Commander
Forbidding Spirit is the #16,138 most-played card on EDHREC, down 275 places over the last 30 days.
Forbidding Spirit FAQ
How much is Forbidding Spirit worth?
Forbidding Spirit is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Forbidding Spirit legal in Commander?
Yes — Forbidding Spirit is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forbidding Spirit been reprinted?
Yes — Forbidding Spirit has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forbidding Spirit cheap?
Forbidding Spirit trades at about $0.16 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,138 on EDHREC).