Arcane Subtraction
Instant · Common
Arcane Subtraction is currently worth about $0.06 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 3 copies.
Target creature gets -4/-0 until end of turn. Learn. (You may reveal a Lesson card you own from outside the game and put it into your hand, or discard a card to draw a card.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Learn
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Playability
#25621 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 36 | Common | $0.06 | $0.14 |
Price intelligence
Strixhaven: School of Mages #36 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.14 | $0.06 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.05 – $0.14 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Arcane Subtraction worth?
Arcane Subtraction is currently worth about $0.06 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.06 to $0.14 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Arcane Subtraction printed in?
Arcane Subtraction has been printed in 1 set, including Strixhaven: School of Mages.
Can I buy Arcane Subtraction on RareWell?
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Is Arcane Subtraction legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Subtraction is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Arcane Subtraction legal in Modern?
Yes — Arcane Subtraction is legal in Modern.
Is Arcane Subtraction on the Reserved List?
No — Arcane Subtraction is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Strixhaven: School of Mages
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