◆
Decktrove
Soul Spike
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2713 · Rare · released 2026-12-31
{5}{B}{B}
Instant
You may exile two black cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Soul Spike deals 4 damage to any target and you gain 4 life.
"It chose *me*, Haruto! Not mom, not dad, and not *you*."
Soul Spike is a rare black instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2006 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $17.57 to $84.79 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Soul Spike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $17.57 to $84.79 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Coldsnap at $17.57.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldsnap | 70 | Rare | $17.57 | $84.79 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2713 | Rare | — | — |
More from Secret Lair Drop
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2006-07-15You may pay the alternative cost rather than the card’s mana cost. Any additional costs are paid as normal.
- 2006-07-15If you don’t have two cards of the right color in your hand, you can’t choose to cast the spell using the alternative cost.
- 2006-07-15You can’t exile a card from your hand to pay for itself. At the time you would pay costs, that card is on the stack, not in your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soul Spike legal in Commander?
Yes — Soul Spike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Soul Spike legal in?
Soul Spike is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Soul Spike been printed?
Soul Spike has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2006 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Soul Spike?
The cheapest printing is Coldsnap (#70) at about $17.57.
Who illustrated Soul Spike?
This printing of Soul Spike was illustrated by KOHJI MATSUMOTO.