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Grapple with the Past Eldritch Moon MTG card
EMN #160 · Art by Howard Lyon
EMN set symbol, CommonEldritch Moon#160Common

Grapple with the Past

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TCGplayer market · EMN #160 nonfoil
$0.16 −5.9% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+6.7%
EDHREC rank
#2,218 Down 31 in 30 days
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Grapple with the Past Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, down 5.9% over 7 days, up 6.7% over 30 days, up 128.6% over 90 days.

Grapple with the Past Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Grapple with the Past

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Grapple with the Past in Sealed Products

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Grapple with the Past Printings & Prices

Grapple with the Past has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil and ripple foil finishes.

EMN set symbol, CommonEMN #160
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C18 set symbol, CommonC18 #148
2X2 set symbol, Common2X2 #149
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #C18-148
INR set symbol, CommonINR #199
INR set symbol, CommonINR #412
Retro Frame
M3C set symbol, CommonM3C #230
TDC set symbol, CommonTDC #257
DSC set symbol, CommonDSC #82

Sell Grapple with the Past: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncINR #412Foil
CoolStuffIncEMN #160Foil
Card KingdomEMN #160Foil
Card KingdomINR #412Foil
Card Kingdom2X2 #149Foil
Card KingdomM3C #230Ripple Foil
Card KingdomINR #199Foil
Card KingdomC18 #148Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncM3C #230Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncDSC #82Nonfoil

Grapple with the Past Rules Text & Legality

Grapple with the Past

Mill three cards, then you may return a creature or land card from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)

Emrakul does not grant wishes. Desires simply align to her will.

Grapple with the Past is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Grapple with the Past Rulings

  • Jul 13, 2016

    Grapple with the Past doesn't target the card to return to your hand. After putting the top three cards of your library into your graveyard, you may choose from among any creature or land cards there.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Grapple with the Past has been reprinted 14 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 94% in 30 days.

  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, CommonDouble Masters 20222X2 #149
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, CommonDouble Masters 2022 · foil2X2 #149
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, CommonModern Horizons 3 Commander · foilM3C #230
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, CommonModern Horizons 3 CommanderM3C #230
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, CommonDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #82
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #412
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #199
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #199
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #412
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, CommonTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #257

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.

Grapple with the Past in Commander

Grapple with the Past is the #2,218 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.

#2,218 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 31 in 30 days

Grapple with the Past FAQ

How much is Grapple with the Past worth?

Grapple with the Past is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Grapple with the Past legal in Commander?

Yes. Grapple with the Past is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Grapple with the Past been reprinted?

Yes. Grapple with the Past has been reprinted 14 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Grapple with the Past cheap?

Grapple with the Past trades at about $0.16; 14 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Grapple with the Past?

Cards that fill a similar role include Sudden Reclamation, Grisly Salvage, Gather the Pack.

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