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Scheming Symmetry Secret Lair Drop Borderless MTG card
SLD #1997 · Art by Ryan Pancoast & Scott Okumura
SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop#1997Rare

Scheming Symmetry

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · SLD #1997 nonfoil
$8.01 +1.1% +$0.09, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−4.3%
EDHREC rank
#1,844 Down 2 in 30 days
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Scheming Symmetry Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.01, up 1.1% over 7 days, down 4.3% over 30 days, down 4.0% over 90 days.

Scheming Symmetry Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Scheming Symmetry

Every market we track for SLD #1997 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Scheming Symmetry in Sealed Products

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Scheming Symmetry Printings & Prices

Scheming Symmetry has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1997
Borderless
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M20 set symbol, RareM20 #113
PM20 set symbol, RarePM20 #113p
Promo Pack
PM20 set symbol, RarePM20 #113s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1520
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1520★
Borderless

Sell Scheming Symmetry: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomSLD #1520★Rainbow Foil
Card KingdomPM20 #113sFoil
Card KingdomSLD #1520Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1520Nonfoil
Card KingdomPM20 #113pFoil
Card KingdomPM20 #113pNonfoil
CoolStuffIncM20 #113Foil
Card KingdomM20 #113Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1997Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1997Nonfoil

Scheming Symmetry Rules Text & Legality

Scheming Symmetry

Choose two target players. Each of them searches their library for a card, then shuffles and puts that card on top.

Scheming Symmetry is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Scheming Symmetry has been reprinted 9 times.

  • Jul 12, 2019PM20 set symbol, RareCore Set 2020 Promos · Prerelease, foilPM20 #113s
  • Jul 12, 2019M20 set symbol, RareCore Set 2020M20 #113
  • Jul 12, 2019M20 set symbol, RareCore Set 2020 · foilM20 #113
  • Jul 12, 2019PM20 set symbol, RareCore Set 2020 Promos · Promo PackPM20 #113p
  • Jul 12, 2019PM20 set symbol, RareCore Set 2020 Promos · Promo Pack, foilPM20 #113p
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1520
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1997
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1997
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1520★

Scheming Symmetry in Commander

Scheming Symmetry is the #1,844 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.

#1,844 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 2 in 30 days

Scheming Symmetry FAQ

How much is Scheming Symmetry worth?

Scheming Symmetry is worth about $8.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Scheming Symmetry legal in Commander?

Yes. Scheming Symmetry is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Scheming Symmetry been reprinted?

Yes. Scheming Symmetry has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Scheming Symmetry expensive?

Scheming Symmetry holds a $8.01 price because Commander demand is high (#1,844 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Scheming Symmetry?

Cards that fill a similar role include Imperial Seal, Vampiric Tutor, Wishclaw Talisman.

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