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Simulacrum Revised Edition MTG card
3ED #130 · Art by Mark Poole
3ED set symbol, UncommonRevised Edition#130Uncommon

Simulacrum

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 3ED #130 nonfoil
$0.33 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−2.9%
EDHREC rank
#17,065 Up 242 in 30 days
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Simulacrum Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, flat over 7 days, down 2.9% over 30 days, up 26.9% over 90 days.

Simulacrum Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Simulacrum

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Simulacrum in Sealed Products

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Simulacrum Printings & Prices

Simulacrum has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

3ED set symbol, Uncommon3ED #130
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4ED set symbol, Uncommon4ED #161
CEI set symbol, UncommonCEI #129
CED set symbol, UncommonCED #129
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #125
2ED set symbol, Uncommon2ED #129
LEB set symbol, UncommonLEB #129
LEA set symbol, UncommonLEA #128
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #422
Retro Frame
SUM set symbol, UncommonSUM #130

Sell Simulacrum: Buylist Offers

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Card Kingdom30A #422Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEA #128Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #129Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #129Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #129Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #129Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #125Nonfoil
Card Kingdom4ED #161Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #130Nonfoil

Simulacrum Rules Text & Legality

Simulacrum

You gain life equal to the damage dealt to you this turn. Simulacrum deals damage to target creature you control equal to the damage dealt to you this turn.

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

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • 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
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Simulacrum Rulings

  • Aug 1, 2008

    Simulacrum is the source of the damage. If an effect needs to know a characteristic of the damage's source, it will see the damage coming from Simulacrum.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    This is not damage prevention or redirection. It actually is life gain and newly dealt damage.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    You can't use Simulacrum on Loss of Life, just damage.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Simulacrum has been reprinted 10 times.

  • Aug 5, 1993LEA set symbol, UncommonLimited Edition AlphaLEA #128
  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, UncommonLimited Edition BetaLEB #129
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, UncommonUnlimited Edition2ED #129
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, UncommonCollectors' EditionCED #129
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, UncommonIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #129
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, UncommonRevised Edition3ED #130
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, UncommonSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #130
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, UncommonFourth Edition4ED #161
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #125
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #422

Simulacrum in Commander

Simulacrum is the #17,065 most-played card on EDHREC, up 242 places over the last 30 days.

#17,065 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 242 in 30 days

Simulacrum FAQ

How much is Simulacrum worth?

Simulacrum is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Simulacrum legal in Commander?

Yes. Simulacrum is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Simulacrum been reprinted?

Yes. Simulacrum has been reprinted 10 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Simulacrum cheap?

Simulacrum trades at about $0.33; 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,065 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Simulacrum?

Cards that fill a similar role include Children of Korlis, Tainted Sigil, Gideon's Sacrifice.

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