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Embrace the Paradox
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #186 · Common · released 2026-04-24
{3}{G}{U}
Instant
Draw three cards. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped.
"Every lecture you attended—every theorem you memorized and equation you solved—has led to this first step into uncertainty."
—Professor Deekah
Embrace the Paradox is a common green-blue instant from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $0.30 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.30
Format legality
Where you can play Embrace the Paradox in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.21 to $0.30 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 186 | Common | $0.21 | $0.30 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20Putting a land card onto the battlefield with Embrace the Paradox doesn't count as playing a land. You can put a land card onto the battlefield this way even if you've already played a land for the turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Embrace the Paradox legal in Commander?
Yes — Embrace the Paradox is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Embrace the Paradox legal in?
Embrace the Paradox is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Embrace the Paradox been printed?
Embrace the Paradox has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Embrace the Paradox?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#186) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Embrace the Paradox?
This printing of Embrace the Paradox was illustrated by Julian Kok Joon Wen.