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Soul Manipulation
INSTANT Common
Alara Reborn EDHREC #8,247
$0.20
+5.3%
7 days
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Soul Manipulation Price Summary
Soul Manipulation's current headline price is $0.20.
Soul Manipulation Printings & Prices
5 printings
Soul Manipulation has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Soul Manipulation: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #29 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #185 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #29 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ZNC #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MM3 #185 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #185 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MM3-185 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #215 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Soul Manipulation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose one or both —
• Counter target creature spell.
• Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
""Birth and death are both reversible."
—Nicol Bolas"
Soul Manipulation is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Soul Manipulation Rulings
2 most recent
- May 1, 2009 If you choose both modes, you choose their targets at the same time. You can’t counter your own creature spell and then return that card from your graveyard to your hand.
- May 1, 2009 You may choose just the first mode (targeting a creature spell), just the second mode (targeting a creature card in your graveyard), or both modes (targeting a creature spell and a creature card in your graveyard). You can’t choose a mode unless there’s a legal target for it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Soul Manipulation has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MM3-185 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ZNC #100 | 2020-09-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #185 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #185 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C13 #215 | 2013-11-01 | Common | Standard |
| ARB #29 | 2009-04-30 | Common | Standard |
| ARB #29 | 2009-04-30 | Common | Standard |
PLST #MM3-185 
ZNC #100 
MM3 #185 
C13 #215 Soul Manipulation in Commander
Soul Manipulation is the #8,247 most-played card on EDHREC, down 195 places over the last 30 days.
Soul Manipulation FAQ
How much is Soul Manipulation worth?
Soul Manipulation is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Soul Manipulation legal in Commander?
Yes — Soul Manipulation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Soul Manipulation been reprinted?
Yes — Soul Manipulation has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Soul Manipulation cheap?
Soul Manipulation trades at about $0.20 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,247 on EDHREC).