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Peer into the Abyss
SORCERY Rare
The List EDHREC #1,279
$3.35
+0.9%
7 days
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Peer into the Abyss price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.35.
Peer into the Abyss Price Summary
Peer into the Abyss's current headline price is $3.35.
Peer into the Abyss Printings & Prices
7 printings
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.
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Sell Peer into the Abyss: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M21 #360 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M21 #360 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM21 #117p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2021 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM21 #117s | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M21 #360 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2002 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2002 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2021 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #117 | Foil | — | — | — |
Peer into the Abyss Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target player draws cards equal to half the number of cards in their library and loses half their life. Round up each time.
"His grin is ghastly, made all the more so by a thick drool of satisfaction."
Peer into the Abyss is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Peer into the Abyss Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
12 printings
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 |
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 #1,279 most-played card on EDHREC, down 20 places 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 $3.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $3.35 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.