Quick Answer

Plumb the Forbidden is a uncommon Instant from STX (STX) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Plumb the Forbidden MTG card

Plumb the Forbidden

Instant

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice one or more creatures. When you do, copy this spell for each creature sacrificed this way. You draw a card and you lose 1 life.

Strixhaven forbade all magic from the Blood Age, so that is where Extus began his research.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 STX STX 🎨 Andrey Kuzinskiy

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$0.45
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$0.92
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€1.18
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plumb the Forbidden? Basics

Plumb the Forbidden is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice one or more creatures. When you do, copy this spell for each creature sacrificed this way. You draw a card and you lose 1 life."

How much mana does Plumb the Forbidden cost to cast? Basics

Plumb the Forbidden has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Plumb the Forbidden's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Plumb the Forbidden 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.

Plumb the Forbidden's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice one or more creatures. When you do, copy this spell for each creature sacrificed this way. You draw a card and you lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Plumb the Forbidden? Pricing

The current market price for Plumb the Forbidden is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Plumb the Forbidden? Pricing

You can purchase Plumb the Forbidden 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.

Plumb the Forbidden normal: $0.45 | foil: $0.92

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Plumb the Forbidden in Standard is not available.

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

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Modern? Legality

Plumb the Forbidden is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Plumb the Forbidden 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 Plumb the Forbidden legal in Pioneer? Legality

Plumb the Forbidden is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Legacy? Legality

Plumb the Forbidden is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Plumb the Forbidden legal in Vintage? Legality

Plumb the Forbidden 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 Plumb the Forbidden legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Plumb the Forbidden 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 Plumb the Forbidden from? Details

This printing of Plumb the Forbidden is from STX (STX), with collector number 81.

Plumb the Forbidden may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Plumb the Forbidden's rarity? Details

Plumb the Forbidden is a uncommon card in STX.

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

Who illustrated Plumb the Forbidden? Details

Plumb the Forbidden was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.

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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