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Simulacrum
4BB · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #161 · Uncommon · released 1995-04-01
{1}{B}
Instant
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 an uncommon black instant from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border (1995). It has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.34 to $174.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$4.00
Format legality
Where you can play Simulacrum in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.34 to $174.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.34.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 128 | Uncommon | $174.99 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 129 | Uncommon | $33.79 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 129 | Uncommon | $11.19 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 129 | Uncommon | $1.49 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 129 | Uncommon | $2.15 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 130 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 130 | Uncommon | $0.37 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 130 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border This page | 161 | Uncommon | $4.00 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 161 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 422 | Uncommon | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 125 | Uncommon | $5.38 | — |
More from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-08-01Simulacrum 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.
- 2004-10-04You can't use Simulacrum on Loss of Life, just damage.
- 2004-10-04This is not damage prevention or redirection. It actually is life gain and newly dealt damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simulacrum legal in Commander?
Yes — Simulacrum is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Simulacrum legal in?
Simulacrum is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Simulacrum been printed?
Simulacrum has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Simulacrum?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#161) at about $0.34.
Who illustrated Simulacrum?
This printing of Simulacrum was illustrated by Mark Poole.