Spinal Embrace
Instant · Rare
Spinal Embrace is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Cast this spell only during combat. Untap target creature you don't control and gain control of it. It gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice it. If you do, you gain life equal to its toughness.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 6
- Color identity
- B · U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2000
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
Playability
#16912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invasion | 276 | Rare | $0.37 | $6.99 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 201 | Rare | $0.24 | $0.18 |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 101 | Rare | $0.23 | — |
| Commander 2013 | 218 | Rare | $0.18 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 369 | Rare | $0.13 | $0.16 |
Price intelligence
Invasion #276 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $6.99 | $0.37 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.36 – $6.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Spinal Embrace worth?
Spinal Embrace is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.13 to $6.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Spinal Embrace printed in?
Spinal Embrace has been printed in 4 sets, including Invasion, Zendikar Rising Commander, Dominaria Remastered, Commander 2013.
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Is Spinal Embrace legal in Commander?
Yes — Spinal Embrace is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Spinal Embrace legal in Modern?
Spinal Embrace is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Spinal Embrace on the Reserved List?
No — Spinal Embrace is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Invasion · Zendikar Rising Commander · Dominaria Remastered · Commander 2013
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