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Perplexing Test
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #197 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{3}{U}{U}
Instant
Choose one —
• Return all creature tokens to their owners' hands.
• Return all nontoken creatures to their owners' hands.
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Perplexing Test is a rare blue instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $2.76 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.30
Format legality
Where you can play Perplexing Test in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.28 to $2.76 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2021 | 357 | Rare | $2.76 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 30 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 90048 | Rare | — | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 229 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Wilds of Eldraine Commander | 102 | Rare | $0.45 | — |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 171 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 197 | Rare | $0.28 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2021-04-16A token that is returned to its owner's hand ceases to exist as a state-based action the next time a player would receive priority.
Frequently asked questions
Is Perplexing Test legal in Commander?
Yes — Perplexing Test is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Perplexing Test legal in?
Perplexing Test is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Perplexing Test been printed?
Perplexing Test has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Perplexing Test?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#197) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Perplexing Test?
This printing of Perplexing Test was illustrated by Fariba Khamseh.