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Perplexing Test Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #197 · Art by Fariba Khamseh
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#197Rare

Perplexing Test

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$0.20 −28.6% −$0.08, 7 days
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−37.5%
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#2,121 Down 7 in 30 days
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Perplexing Test Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 28.6% over 7 days, down 37.5% over 30 days, down 37.5% over 90 days.

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Perplexing Test Printings & Prices

Perplexing Test has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #197
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BLC set symbol, RareBLC #171
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #30
MOC set symbol, RareMOC #229
WOC set symbol, RareWOC #102
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #357
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Perplexing Test Rules Text & Legality

Perplexing Test

Choose one —

• Return all creature tokens to their owners' hands.

• Return all nontoken creatures to their owners' hands.

"Your proofs were a bit nontraditional, but effective nonetheless. Full marks."

Perplexing Test is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Perplexing Test Rulings

  • Apr 16, 2021

    A token that is returned to its owner's hand ceases to exist as a state-based action the next time a player would receive priority.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Perplexing Test has been reprinted 6 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 64% in 30 days.

  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021 · Extended ArtC21 #357
  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021C21 #30
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, RareMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #229
  • Sep 8, 2023WOC set symbol, RareWilds of Eldraine CommanderWOC #102
  • Aug 2, 2024BLC set symbol, RareBloomburrow CommanderBLC #171
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #197

Perplexing Test in Commander

Perplexing Test is the #2,121 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.

#2,121 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 7 in 30 days

Perplexing Test FAQ

How much is Perplexing Test worth?

Perplexing Test is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Perplexing Test legal in Commander?

Yes. Perplexing Test is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Perplexing Test been reprinted?

Yes. Perplexing Test has been reprinted 6 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Perplexing Test cheap?

Perplexing Test trades at about $0.20; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Perplexing Test?

Cards that fill a similar role include Evacuation, Cyclonic Rift, Aetherspouts.