Purgatory
Enchantment · Rare
Purgatory is currently worth about $1.31 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Whenever a nontoken creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, exile that card. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay 4 and 2 life. If you do, return a card exiled with this enchantment to the battlefield.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B · W
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Mike Dringenberg
Playability
#28012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 275 | Rare | $1.31 | — |
Price intelligence
Mirage #275 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.31 | 2026-08-06 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.27 – $1.31 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Purgatory worth?
Purgatory is currently worth about $1.31 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Purgatory printed in?
Purgatory has been printed in 1 set, including Mirage.
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Is Purgatory legal in Commander?
Yes — Purgatory is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Purgatory legal in Modern?
Purgatory is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Purgatory on the Reserved List?
Yes — Purgatory is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Mirage
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