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Cut Down
SLZ · The Zeta Set #37 · Common · released 2026-09-02
{B}
Instant
Destroy target creature with total power and toughness 5 or less.
Cut Down is a common black instant from The Zeta Set (2026). It has been printed 6 times across 3 sets, from 2022 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.27 to $10.60 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Cut Down in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $1.27 to $10.60 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria United at $1.79.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominaria United | 432 | Uncommon | $3.03 | $6.64 |
| Dominaria United | 89 | Uncommon | $1.79 | $1.27 |
| Love Your LGS 2024 | 3J | Rare | — | $10.60 |
| The Zeta Set | 279 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 158 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set This page | 37 | Common | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2022-09-09The total power and toughness of a creature is determined by adding its power and toughness. For example, the total power and toughness of a 3/2 creature is 5.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cut Down legal in Commander?
Yes — Cut Down is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cut Down legal in?
Cut Down is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Cut Down been printed?
Cut Down has been printed 6 times across 3 sets, from 2022 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Cut Down?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria United (#89) at about $1.79.
Who illustrated Cut Down?
This printing of Cut Down was illustrated by MSCHF.