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Dismember
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #28 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B/P}{B/P}
Instant
({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.)
Target creature gets -5/-5 until end of turn.
"Strip away pain, struggle, impurity, fear, flesh. Surrender the pieces and be blessed as one."
—*Phyrexian Scriptures*
Dismember is a rare black instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 15 times across 11 sets, from 2011 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $2.43 to $131.36 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$3.01
USD Foil$3.71
Format legality
Where you can play Dismember in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (15)
Prices range from $2.43 to $131.36 across finishes. Cheapest printing: New Phyrexia at $2.43.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Phyrexia | 57 | Uncommon | $2.43 | $25.71 |
| Friday Night Magic 2012 | 4 | Rare | — | $9.70 |
| Magic Online Promos | 43588 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Modern Event Deck 2014 | 25 | Uncommon | $5.43 | — |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 79 | Uncommon | $4.74 | $16.91 |
| The List | MM2-79 | Uncommon | $4.05 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 322 | Special | $6.23 | $131.36 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 321 | Rare | $10.58 | $12.74 |
| Wizards Play Network 2022 | 5 | Rare | — | $6.55 |
| Special Guests | 41 | Mythic | $6.14 | $16.63 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1674 | Rare | $45.02 | $43.62 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 7011 | Rare | — | $18.33 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 158 | Rare | — | $42.92 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 93 | Rare | $7.35 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 28 | Rare | $3.01 | $3.86 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2024-06-07A Phyrexian mana symbol contributes 1 toward the mana value of a card, even if life is paid for it. Specifically, Dismember's mana value is always 3.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dismember legal in Commander?
Yes — Dismember is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Dismember legal in?
Dismember is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Dismember been printed?
Dismember has been printed 15 times across 11 sets, from 2011 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Dismember?
The cheapest printing is New Phyrexia (#57) at about $2.43.
Who illustrated Dismember?
This printing of Dismember was illustrated by Matthew G. Lewis.