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Culling the Weak
EXO · Exodus #55 · Common · released 1998-06-15
{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Add {B}{B}{B}{B}.
"The blood of the weak shall be the ink with which we scribe great Yawgmoth's glorious name."
—Stronghold architect, journal
Culling the Weak is a common black instant from Exodus (1998). It has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1998 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $6.84 to $152.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$8.37
Format legality
Where you can play Culling the Weak in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $6.84 to $152.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $6.84.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus This page | 55 | Common | $8.37 | — |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 2023-8 | Rare | — | $17.10 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 40 | Common | $6.84 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 883 | Rare | — | $152.38 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1818 | Rare | $19.96 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 157 | Rare | — | $49.10 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 92 | Rare | $9.62 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 27 | Rare | $9.67 | $13.12 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2013-04-15You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- 2013-04-15Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
Frequently asked questions
Is Culling the Weak legal in Commander?
Yes — Culling the Weak is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Culling the Weak legal in?
Culling the Weak is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Culling the Weak been printed?
Culling the Weak has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1998 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Culling the Weak?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#40) at about $6.84.
Who illustrated Culling the Weak?
This printing of Culling the Weak was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.