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Ephemerate
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2577 · Rare · released 2026-08-31
{W}
Instant
Exile target creature you control, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)
"C'mon, Lockjaw, you left your favorite tennis ball in the Negative Zone again. Go fetch!"
—Crystal, Inhuman princess
Ephemerate is a rare white instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 10 times across 8 sets, from 2019 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $3.55 to $51.28 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$3.70
USD Foil$3.97
Format legality
Where you can play Ephemerate in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $3.55 to $51.28 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secret Lair Drop at $3.55.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons | 7 | Common | $5.31 | $11.27 |
| The List | MH1-7 | Common | $5.39 | — |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 68 | Rare | $27.74 | $51.28 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 5 | Rare | $8.44 | $17.17 |
| Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts | 1 | Uncommon | — | $10.66 |
| Magic Online Promos | 91221 | Rare | — | — |
| Summer Vacation Promos 2022 | 1 | Rare | — | $13.73 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1990 | Rare | $7.52 | — |
| Marvel Universe | 44 | Mythic | $5.37 | $9.59 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2577 | Rare | $3.55 | $3.94 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2019-06-14Once the exiled creature returns, it's considered a new object with no relation to the object that it was. Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners' graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist.
- 2019-06-14If a token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and won't return to the battlefield.
- 2019-06-14Casting the card again due to rebound's delayed triggered ability is optional. If you choose not to cast the card, or if you can't (perhaps because there are no legal targets available), the card will stay exiled. You won't get another chance to cast it on a future turn. If you do cast the card, it's put into its owner's graveyard as normal once it resolves.
- 2019-06-14If a spell with rebound that you cast from your hand is countered or doesn't resolve (most likely because its targets have become illegal), none of its effects will happen, including rebound. The spell will be put into its owner's graveyard and you won't get to cast it again on your next turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ephemerate legal in Commander?
Yes — Ephemerate is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ephemerate legal in?
Ephemerate is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Ephemerate been printed?
Ephemerate has been printed 10 times across 8 sets, from 2019 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Ephemerate?
The cheapest printing is Secret Lair Drop (#2577) at about $3.55.
Who illustrated Ephemerate?
This printing of Ephemerate was illustrated by Brooklyn Smith.