Culling the Weak
Instant · Rare
Culling the Weak is currently worth about $6.92 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Add BBBB.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Desmuncubic
Playability
#553 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
— wotc, 2013-04-15
Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
— wotc, 2013-04-15
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 883 | Rare | — | $158.05 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 157 | Rare | — | $65.15 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1818 | Rare | $24.86 | — |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 2023-8 | Rare | — | $23.58 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 27 | Rare | $10.43 | $12.08 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 92 | Rare | $7.76 | — |
| Exodus | 55 | Common | $7.23 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 40 | Common | $6.92 | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #883 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $158.05 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$151.23 – $158.05 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Culling the Weak worth?
Culling the Weak is currently worth about $6.92 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $6.92 to $158.05 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Culling the Weak printed in?
Culling the Weak has been printed in 5 sets, including Secret Lair Drop, Media and Collaboration Promos, Exodus, Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive, Mystery Booster 2.
Can I buy Culling the Weak on RareWell?
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Is Culling the Weak legal in Commander?
Yes — Culling the Weak is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Culling the Weak legal in Modern?
Culling the Weak is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Culling the Weak on the Reserved List?
No — Culling the Weak is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Culling the Weak?
Yes — Culling the Weak has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Secret Lair Drop · Media and Collaboration Promos · Exodus · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive · Mystery Booster 2
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