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Persecute
8ED · Eighth Edition #151★ · Rare · released 2003-07-28
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Choose a color. Target player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color.
"Of all the tyrannies on humane kind
The worst is that which persecutes the mind."
—John Dryden,
"The Hind and the Panther"
Persecute is a rare black sorcery from Eighth Edition (2003). It has been printed 9 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2005. Recent market prices range from $0.41 to $239.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$6.99
Format legality
Where you can play Persecute in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.41 to $239.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Eighth Edition at $0.41.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga | 146 | Rare | $1.58 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1999 | js146sb | Rare | $0.45 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 154★ | Rare | — | $239.99 |
| Seventh Edition | 154 | Rare | $0.67 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2001 | tvdl154sb | Rare | $0.50 | — |
| Eighth Edition This page | 151★ | Rare | — | $6.99 |
| Eighth Edition | 151 | Rare | $0.41 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 151★ | Rare | — | $5.21 |
| Ninth Edition | 151 | Rare | $0.43 | — |
More from Eighth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04The color is chosen on resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Persecute legal in Commander?
Yes — Persecute is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Persecute legal in?
Persecute is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Persecute been printed?
Persecute has been printed 9 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2005.
What is the cheapest printing of Persecute?
The cheapest printing is Eighth Edition (#151) at about $0.41.
Who illustrated Persecute?
This printing of Persecute was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.