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HomeGamesMagic: The GatheringIxalanCostly Plunder

Costly Plunder

Magic: The Gathering | Ixalan - Singles

Costly Plunder - Magic: The Gathering Ixalan trading card
RarityC
Number96
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Ixalan
Other Versions
The List ReprintsDouble Masters
Available35 items
From£0.22
TypeInstant

Format Legality

historic✓pioneer✓modern✓legacy✓pauper✓vintage✓commander✓brawl✓
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About Costly Plunder

Costly Plunder from Ixalan is currently available from around £0.21. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Instant

Mana Cost

{1}{B}Mana Value 2

Color Identity

{B}Black

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact or creature.
Draw two cards.

Flavor Text

No lock of iron is a match for Vraska's will of stone.

Card Facts

Expansion

Ixalan

Current Floor

£0.21

Rarity

common

Artist

Ben Maier

Released

September 2017

EDHREC Rank

#2,811

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Costly Plunder worth?

Costly Plunder is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.21 for Ixalan. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Costly Plunder has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.

Is Costly Plunder legal in Commander?

Costly Plunder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.

Is Costly Plunder legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Costly Plunder on the Reserved List?

No. Costly Plunder is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Costly Plunder in-game text?

In game, Costly Plunder is a Instant with text that starts: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact or creature.".

How popular is Costly Plunder in Commander decks?

Costly Plunder ranks #2,811 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

Other Printings of Costly Plunder

This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.

Costly Plunder from The List Reprints

The List Reprints

Costly Plunder from Double Masters

Double Masters

Costly Plunder (Retro Frame) from WPN & Gateway Promos

WPN & Gateway Promos

Buy Costly Plunder on Card Synced

Looking to buy Costly Plunder? Card Synced offers the best prices with 0% seller fees, meaning sellers keep more and can offer better prices. Every purchase includes buyer protection with a 14-day inspection period.

Costly Plunder ranks #2,811 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.

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Searchers looking for Costly Plunder legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.

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