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Costly Plunder
XLN · Ixalan #96 · Common · released 2017-09-29
{1}{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact or creature.
Draw two cards.
No lock of iron is a match for Vraska's will of stone.
Costly Plunder is a common black instant from Ixalan (2017). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2017 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $0.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.21
USD Foil$0.72
Format legality
Where you can play Costly Plunder in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.21 to $0.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ixalan at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixalan This page | 96 | Common | $0.21 | $0.69 |
| The List | XLN-96 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Double Masters | 80 | Common | $0.28 | $0.27 |
| Wizards Play Network 2024 | 14 | Rare | $0.42 | $0.52 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-08-07You can't sacrifice an artifact to generate mana to pay towards Costly Plunder's cost and also to pay its additional cost.
- 2020-08-07You can't cast Costly Plunder without sacrificing a permanent, and you can't sacrifice additional permanents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Costly Plunder legal in Commander?
Yes — Costly Plunder is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Costly Plunder legal in?
Costly Plunder is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Costly Plunder been printed?
Costly Plunder has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2017 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Costly Plunder?
The cheapest printing is Ixalan (#96) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Costly Plunder?
This printing of Costly Plunder was illustrated by Ben Maier.