Quick Answer

Sinister Concoction is a uncommon Enchantment from SOI (SOI) costing {B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sinister Concoction MTG card

Sinister Concoction

Enchantment

Card Text

{B}, Pay 1 life, Mill a card, Discard a card, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature.

An old family recipe for an old family grudge.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Zack Stella
Mill

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.89
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.47
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinister Concoction? Basics

Sinister Concoction is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}, Pay 1 life, Mill a card, Discard a card, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature."

How much mana does Sinister Concoction cost to cast? Basics

Sinister Concoction has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Sinister Concoction's mana cost of {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.

Sinister Concoction has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Sinister Concoction's current oracle text is: "{B}, Pay 1 life, Mill a card, Discard a card, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature."

What is the current price of Sinister Concoction? Pricing

The current market price for Sinister Concoction is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Sinister Concoction? Pricing

You can purchase Sinister Concoction 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.

Sinister Concoction normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.89

Is Sinister Concoction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sinister Concoction in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sinister Concoction legal in Modern? Legality

Sinister Concoction is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sinister Concoction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sinister Concoction 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 Sinister Concoction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sinister Concoction is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sinister Concoction legal in Legacy? Legality

Sinister Concoction is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sinister Concoction legal in Vintage? Legality

Sinister Concoction 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 Sinister Concoction legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sinister Concoction 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 Sinister Concoction from? Details

This printing of Sinister Concoction is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 135.

Sinister Concoction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sinister Concoction's rarity? Details

Sinister Concoction is a uncommon card in SOI.

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

Who illustrated Sinister Concoction? Details

Sinister Concoction was illustrated by Zack Stella.

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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