Quick Answer

Embrace the Unknown is a rare Sorcery from OTC (OTC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $2.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Embrace the Unknown MTG card

Embrace the Unknown

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)

"Everyone's gotta die somehow. I'll be damned if I meet my end cowering in some cellar."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Quintin Gleim
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$2.01
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$1.79
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€0.57
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Embrace the Unknown? Basics

Embrace the Unknown is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)"

How much mana does Embrace the Unknown cost to cast? Basics

Embrace the Unknown has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Embrace the Unknown's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Embrace the Unknown has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Embrace the Unknown's current oracle text is: "Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)"

What is the current price of Embrace the Unknown? Pricing

The current market price for Embrace the Unknown is approximately $2.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.57 EUR.

Where can I buy Embrace the Unknown? Pricing

You can purchase Embrace the Unknown from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Embrace the Unknown in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Embrace the Unknown in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Embrace the Unknown is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Embrace the Unknown in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Legacy? Legality

Embrace the Unknown is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Vintage? Legality

Embrace the Unknown is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Embrace the Unknown legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Embrace the Unknown in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Embrace the Unknown from? Details

This printing of Embrace the Unknown is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 28.

Embrace the Unknown may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Embrace the Unknown's rarity? Details

Embrace the Unknown is a rare card in OTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Embrace the Unknown? Details

Embrace the Unknown was illustrated by Quintin Gleim.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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