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Temporal Extortion Secret Lair Drop Borderless MTG card

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Temporal Extortion

SORCERY Rare
Secret Lair Drop SLD #1859 EDHREC #6,420
$20.44
+1.4% 7 days

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Temporal Extortion Price Summary

Temporal Extortion's current headline price is $20.44.

Temporal Extortion Printings & Prices

2 printings

Temporal Extortion has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

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8 offers
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Card Kingdom PLC #81 Foil
CoolStuffInc PLC #81 Foil
Card Kingdom SLD #1859 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom SLD #1859 Foil
Card Kingdom PLC #81 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc PLC #81 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc SLD #1859 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc SLD #1859 Foil

Temporal Extortion Rules Text & Legality

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Sorcery — mana cost {B}{B}{B}{B}

When you cast this spell, any player may pay half their life, rounded up. If a player does, counter Temporal Extortion.

Take an extra turn after this one.

""Let us start a new reign of terror. I will let you live a fantasy beyond your imagination.""

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

standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
pauper
Not legal

Temporal Extortion Rulings

2 most recent
  • Feb 1, 2007 As the triggered ability resolves, the active player gets the option to perform the action. If that player declines, the next player in turn order gets the option. As soon as any player performs the action, the spell is countered, but the remaining players still get the option. If all players decline, the spell remains on the stack.
  • Feb 1, 2007 When this spell is cast, its “when you cast” ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

4 printings

Temporal Extortion has been reprinted 4 times.

Set Date Rarity Treatment
SLD #1859 2021-06-21 Rare Borderless
SLD #1859 2021-06-21 Rare Borderless
PLC #81 2007-02-02 Rare Standard
PLC #81 2007-02-02 Rare Standard

Temporal Extortion in Commander

Temporal Extortion is the #6,420 most-played card on EDHREC, up 117 places over the last 30 days.

Temporal Extortion FAQ

How much is Temporal Extortion worth?

Temporal Extortion is worth about $20.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.

Is Temporal Extortion legal in Commander?

Yes — Temporal Extortion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Temporal Extortion been reprinted?

Yes — Temporal Extortion has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Temporal Extortion expensive?

Temporal Extortion holds a $20.44 price because supply is limited to two printings.