Quick Answer

Expel the Unworthy is a common Sorcery from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Expel the Unworthy MTG card

Expel the Unworthy

Sorcery

Card Text

Kicker {2}{W} (You may pay an additional {2}{W} as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature with mana value 3 or less. If this spell was kicked, instead choose target creature. Exile the chosen creature, then its controller gains life equal to its mana value.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Danny Schwartz
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expel the Unworthy? Basics

Expel the Unworthy is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {2}{W} (You may pay an additional {2}{W} as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature with mana value 3 or less. If this spell was kicked, instead choose target creature. Exile the chosen creature, then its controller gains life equal to its mana value."

How much mana does Expel the Unworthy cost to cast? Basics

Expel the Unworthy has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Expel the Unworthy's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Expel the Unworthy has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Expel the Unworthy's current oracle text is: "Kicker {2}{W} (You may pay an additional {2}{W} as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature with mana value 3 or less. If this spell was kicked, instead choose target creature. Exile the chosen creature, then its controller gains life equal to its mana value."

What is the current price of Expel the Unworthy? Pricing

The current market price for Expel the Unworthy is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Expel the Unworthy? Pricing

You can purchase Expel the Unworthy 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.

Expel the Unworthy normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.07

Is Expel the Unworthy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Expel the Unworthy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Expel the Unworthy legal in Modern? Legality

Expel the Unworthy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Expel the Unworthy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Expel the Unworthy 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 Expel the Unworthy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Expel the Unworthy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Expel the Unworthy legal in Legacy? Legality

Expel the Unworthy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Expel the Unworthy legal in Vintage? Legality

Expel the Unworthy 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 Expel the Unworthy legal in Pauper? Legality

Expel the Unworthy is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Expel the Unworthy from? Details

This printing of Expel the Unworthy is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 25.

Expel the Unworthy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Expel the Unworthy's rarity? Details

Expel the Unworthy is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Expel the Unworthy? Details

Expel the Unworthy was illustrated by Danny Schwartz.

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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