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Tragic Lesson
INSTANT Common
Jumpstart 2022 EDHREC #17,924
$0.15
+0.0%
7 days
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Tragic Lesson price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Tragic Lesson Price Summary
Tragic Lesson's current headline price is $0.15.
Tragic Lesson Printings & Prices
2 printings
Tragic Lesson has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tragic Lesson: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOU #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #51 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tragic Lesson Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Draw two cards. Then discard a card unless you return a land you control to its owner's hand.
"Eventually, the school would resort to hiring a kraken to guard the more dangerous tomes in the Biblioplex."
Tragic Lesson is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Tragic Lesson Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 14, 2017 You don’t choose which land to return to its owner’s hand or whether to discard a card instead until you see the two cards you draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Tragic Lesson has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #115 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard |
| HOU #51 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard |
| HOU #51 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard |
HOU #51 Tragic Lesson in Commander
Tragic Lesson is the #17,924 most-played card on EDHREC, down 523 places over the last 30 days.
Tragic Lesson FAQ
How much is Tragic Lesson worth?
Tragic Lesson is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Tragic Lesson legal in Commander?
Yes — Tragic Lesson is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Tragic Lesson been reprinted?
Yes — Tragic Lesson has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tragic Lesson cheap?
Tragic Lesson trades at about $0.15 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,924 on EDHREC).