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Plumb the Forbidden Strixhaven: School of Mages MTG card
STX #81 · Art by Andrey Kuzinskiy
STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of Mages#81Uncommon

Plumb the Forbidden

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$0.39 +11.4% +$0.04, 7 days
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#1,145 Up 6 in 30 days
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Plumb the Forbidden Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 11.4% over 7 days, down 7.1% over 30 days, up 8.3% over 90 days.

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Plumb the Forbidden Printings & Prices

Plumb the Forbidden has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

STX set symbol, UncommonSTX #81
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SOC set symbol, UncommonSOC #224
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SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7114
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Plumb the Forbidden Rules Text & Legality

Plumb the Forbidden

As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice one or more creatures. When you do, copy this spell for each creature sacrificed this way.

You draw a card and lose 1 life.

Plumb the Forbidden is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Plumb the Forbidden Rulings

  • Apr 16, 2021

    If you copy Plumb the Forbidden multiple times, each magecraft ability of a creature you control will trigger that many times.

  • Apr 16, 2021

    If you sacrifice a creature with a magecraft ability to cast Plumb the Forbidden, that creature's ability will not trigger.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Plumb the Forbidden has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 62% in 30 days.

  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of MagesSTX #81
  • Apr 23, 2021STX set symbol, UncommonStrixhaven: School of Mages · foilSTX #81
  • Aug 2, 2024BLC set symbol, UncommonBloomburrow CommanderBLC #188
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #224

Plumb the Forbidden in Commander

Plumb the Forbidden is the #1,145 most-played card on EDHREC, up 6 places over the last 30 days.

#1,145 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 6 in 30 days

Plumb the Forbidden FAQ

How much is Plumb the Forbidden worth?

Plumb the Forbidden is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Commander?

Yes. Plumb the Forbidden is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Plumb the Forbidden been reprinted?

Yes. Plumb the Forbidden has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Plumb the Forbidden cheap?

Plumb the Forbidden trades at about $0.39; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Plumb the Forbidden?

Cards that fill a similar role include Reprocess, Village Rites, Corrupted Conviction.