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Plumb the Forbidden
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #224 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice one or more creatures. When you do, copy this spell for each creature sacrificed this way.
You draw a card and lose 1 life.
Strixhaven forbade all magic from the Blood Age, so that is where Extus began his research.
Plumb the Forbidden is an uncommon black instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.44 to $4.68 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.43
Format legality
Where you can play Plumb the Forbidden in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.44 to $4.68 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.44.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 81 | Uncommon | $0.53 | $1.33 |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 188 | Uncommon | $0.51 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 224 | Uncommon | $0.44 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 7114 | Rare | $3.84 | $4.68 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-04-16If you copy Plumb the Forbidden multiple times, each magecraft ability of a creature you control will trigger that many times.
- 2021-04-16If you sacrifice a creature with a magecraft ability to cast Plumb the Forbidden, that creature's ability will not trigger.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Commander?
Yes — Plumb the Forbidden is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Plumb the Forbidden legal in?
Plumb the Forbidden is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Plumb the Forbidden been printed?
Plumb the Forbidden has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Plumb the Forbidden?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#224) at about $0.44.
Who illustrated Plumb the Forbidden?
This printing of Plumb the Forbidden was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.