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Culling the Weak

SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #92 · Rare · released 2026-04-24

{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Add {B}{B}{B}{B}.
「偉大なる力は、その代償を飲み込める者を待っている。」 ――「損失の季節」第一章

Culling the Weak is a rare black instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1998 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $6.84 to $154.29 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.

USD$10.09
IllustratorAyako Ishiguro
LanguageJA
Layoutnormal
ScryfallView

Format legality

Where you can play Culling the Weak in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (8)

Prices range from $6.84 to $154.29 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $6.84.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Exodus55Common$8.04—
Media and Collaboration Promos2023-8Rare—$17.38
Mystery Booster 240Common$6.84—
Secret Lair Drop883Rare—$154.29
Secret Lair Drop1818Rare$20.22—
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive157Rare—$49.22
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page92Rare$9.48—
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive27Rare$8.26$12.67

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).

  • 2013-04-15You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
  • 2013-04-15Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.

Frequently asked questions

Is Culling the Weak legal in Commander?
Yes — Culling the Weak is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Culling the Weak legal in?
Culling the Weak is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Culling the Weak been printed?
Culling the Weak has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1998 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Culling the Weak?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#40) at about $6.84.
Who illustrated Culling the Weak?
This printing of Culling the Weak was illustrated by Ayako Ishiguro.