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Rite of the Serpent
KTK · Khans of Tarkir #86y · Common · released 2023-12-12
{4}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Destroy target creature. If that creature had a +1/+1 counter on it, create a 1/1 green Snake creature token.
Rite of the Serpent is a common black sorcery from Khans of Tarkir (2023). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2014 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.04 to $0.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Rite of the Serpent in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.04 to $0.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Khans of Tarkir at $0.04.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir | 86 | Common | $0.04 | $0.33 |
| The List | KTK-86 | Common | $0.29 | — |
| Khans of Tarkir This page | 86y | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2014-09-20You get the Snake token no matter who controlled the target creature.
- 2014-09-20Rite of the Serpent won’t create more than one Snake token, even if the target creature had more than one +1/+1 counter on it.
- 2014-09-20If the creature is an illegal target as Rite of the Serpent tries to resolve, Rite of the Serpent won’t resolve and none of its effects will occur. You won’t get a Snake token.
- 2014-09-20If Rite of the Serpent resolves but the creature isn’t destroyed (perhaps because it has indestructible or it regenerated), you’ll get a Snake token if the creature has a +1/+1 counter on it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rite of the Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Rite of the Serpent is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rite of the Serpent legal in?
Rite of the Serpent is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Rite of the Serpent been printed?
Rite of the Serpent has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2014 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Rite of the Serpent?
The cheapest printing is Khans of Tarkir (#86) at about $0.04.
Who illustrated Rite of the Serpent?
This printing of Rite of the Serpent was illustrated by Kev Fang.