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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #97 · Mythic · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B}{B}
Legendary Planeswalker — Ral
+1: Surveil 2.
−1: Any number of target players each discard a card.
−2: Return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
−7: Flip five coins. Target opponent skips their next X turns, where X is the number of coins that came up heads.
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is a mythic black planeswalker from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $1.94 to $7.30 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$1.98
USD Foil$1.67
Format legality
Where you can play Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $1.94 to $7.30 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Promos at $1.94.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Promos | 97p | Mythic | $1.94 | $7.30 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 282 | Mythic | $2.72 | $3.60 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 97 | Mythic | $2.17 | $2.45 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-03-20If a card in a graveyard has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- 2026-03-20When Ral Zarek's second ability resolves, the next target player in turn order (or, if it's a target player's turn, that player) chooses a card in hand without revealing it, then each other target player in turn order (if any) does the same. All chosen cards are then discarded at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer legal in Commander?
Yes — Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer legal in?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer been printed?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Promos (#97p) at about $1.94.
Who illustrated Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer?
This printing of Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer was illustrated by Billy Christian.