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Perplex
INSTANT Common
Ravnica: City of Guilds EDHREC #5,172
$1.82
-5.7%
7 days
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Perplex price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.82.
Perplex Price Summary
Perplex's current headline price is $1.82.
Perplex Printings & Prices
1 printings
Perplex has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Perplex: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #217 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #217 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Perplex Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell unless its controller discards their hand.
Transmute {1}{U}{B} ({1}{U}{B}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)
Perplex is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Perplex Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2005 If the spell’s controller has no cards in their hand, that player can still choose to discard their hand and prevent the spell from being countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Perplex has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV #217 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| RAV #217 | 2005-10-07 | Common | Standard |
Perplex in Commander
Perplex is the #5,172 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Perplex FAQ
How much is Perplex worth?
Perplex is worth about $1.82 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Perplex legal in Commander?
Yes — Perplex is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Perplex been reprinted?
Yes — Perplex has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Perplex cheap?
Perplex trades at about $1.82 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,172 on EDHREC).