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Smallpox
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #33 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{B}{B}
Sorcery
Each player loses 1 life, discards a card, sacrifices a creature of their choice, then sacrifices a land of their choice.
"One plane's poison is another's miracle cure. One plane's deadly plague is another's common cold. An interplanar medical body could save an unfathomable number of lives."
—Lisette, Witherbloom dean
Smallpox is a rare black sorcery from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 8 times across 6 sets, from 2006 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $16.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.96
USD Foil$1.44
Format legality
Where you can play Smallpox in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.31 to $16.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2012 at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Spiral | 131 | Uncommon | $0.84 | $8.51 |
| Magic 2012 | 108 | Uncommon | $0.31 | $3.03 |
| Conspiracy | 125 | Uncommon | $0.37 | $2.37 |
| Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis | 61 | Uncommon | $0.37 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 139 | Uncommon | $0.39 | $2.59 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 163 | Rare | — | $16.20 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 98 | Rare | $1.67 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 33 | Rare | $0.78 | $1.30 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-03-19Any abilities that trigger while Smallpox is resolving will wait to be put onto the stack until Smallpox is done resolving.
- 2021-03-19Any abilities of the lands sacrificed may modify or trigger on the creatures being sacrificed and on the cards being discarded. Abilities of the creatures won't modify or trigger on the lands being sacrificed, but may modify or trigger on the cards being discarded.
- 2021-03-19As Smallpox resolves, first each player loses 1 life at the same time. Next, each player chooses a card in hand without revealing it, then all of the cards are discarded at the same time. Then starting with the player whose turn it is and proceeding in turn order, each player chooses a creature, knowing the choices made before them. All of the creatures are sacrificed at the same time, then finally repeat this process for lands.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smallpox legal in Commander?
Yes — Smallpox is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Smallpox legal in?
Smallpox is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Smallpox been printed?
Smallpox has been printed 8 times across 6 sets, from 2006 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Smallpox?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2012 (#108) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Smallpox?
This printing of Smallpox was illustrated by Lorenzo Gaggiotti.