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Spinal Embrace
INV · Invasion #276 · Rare · released 2000-10-02
{3}{U}{U}{B}
Instant
Cast this spell only during combat.
Untap target creature you don't control and gain control of it. It gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice it. If you do, you gain life equal to its toughness.
Spinal Embrace is a rare black-blue instant from Invasion (2000). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2000 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $6.11 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.35
USD Foil$6.11
Format legality
Where you can play Spinal Embrace in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.14 to $6.11 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria Remastered at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invasion This page | 276 | Rare | $0.37 | $6.11 |
| Commander 2013 | 218 | Rare | $0.23 | — |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 101 | Rare | $0.22 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 369 | Rare | $0.14 | $0.25 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 201 | Rare | $0.22 | $0.19 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2022-12-08You must sacrifice the creature if you still control it as the delayed triggered ability resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spinal Embrace legal in Commander?
Yes — Spinal Embrace is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spinal Embrace legal in?
Spinal Embrace is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Spinal Embrace been printed?
Spinal Embrace has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2000 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Spinal Embrace?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria Remastered (#369) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Spinal Embrace?
This printing of Spinal Embrace was illustrated by Donato Giancola.