
Perplexing Test
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −37.5%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,121 Down 7 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy SOC #197 nonfoil
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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.
Perplexing Test Price History
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Perplexing Test price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Where to Buy and Sell Perplexing Test
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Perplexing Test in Sealed Products
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Perplexing Test Printings & Prices
Perplexing Test has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Perplexing Test: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #357 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C21 #357 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C21 #30 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SOC #197 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | BLC #171 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #197 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | WOC #102 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MOC #229 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | WOC #102 | Nonfoil |
Perplexing Test Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2021Commander 2021 · Extended ArtC21 #357
- Apr 23, 2021Commander 2021C21 #30
- Apr 21, 2023March of the Machine CommanderMOC #229
- Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldraine CommanderWOC #102
- Aug 2, 2024Bloomburrow CommanderBLC #171
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets 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.
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.





